Dental Hygienist
4 weeks ago
Yakima Neighborhood Health Services is seeking a highly skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team. As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will be responsible for providing general dental hygienist services under the supervision of our Dentist and/or Dental Director.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform general dental hygienist services within the scope of a dental hygienist's license.
- Prepare equipment and assist dentist(s) during examination and treatment of patients.
- Monitor infection control techniques.
- Perform preventive dental services as prescribed by treatment plan.
- Work with other YNHS public health and primary care staff to provide oral health education and assessment to YNHS medical/public health patients.
- Assist dentist and receptionists in evaluation of patients in acute pain.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all services rendered in patient chart, and on encounter forms.
- Assist Dental Services Coordinator to maintain accurate dental recall system.
- Assure and assist, when directed by supervisor, in sterilization and disinfecting procedures.
- Observe and report patient reactions to sedatives and anesthetics administered.
- Assist in inventory and ordering of dental supplies.
- Maintain organized, clean, efficient and confidential work area.
- Represent YNHS in local meetings as requested.
Requirements:
- Licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist in the State of Washington.
- Experience in public health dentistry and/or community health setting preferred.
- Skill in customer service.
- Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely. Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.
- Convenient if bilingual in English/Spanish, English/Laotian, English/Cambodian, English/Vietnamese, English/Russian, and/or ability to sign.
- Candidate has not been sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state healthcare programs by a federal or state law enforcement, regulatory, or licensing agency.
Why Work at Yakima Neighborhood Health Services?
YNHS offers great compensation for this position, with a starting wage of $45-$50 an hour, along with high value benefits of employer-provided medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement insurances. To support our team, we also provide 10 paid holidays, flexible amounts of paid leave and/or cash-out options, and retention bonuses to reward commitment to our mission.
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