Dental Hygienist Position

4 days ago

Portland, Oregon, United States Arrow Dental Full time
Job Title: Dental Hygienist

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Dental Hygienist to join our team at Arrow Dental. As a key member of our dental care organization, you will play a vital role in promoting oral health and well-being for our patients.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality dental hygiene services, including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planning. You will work closely with our dental team to ensure seamless patient care and maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patients by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols
  • Prepares patients for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, and seating them
  • Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests
  • Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment
  • Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visits by evaluating patient oral health
  • Completes dental prophylaxis and periodontal scaling and root planning as appropriate
  • Completes periodontal charting and takes radiographs
  • Applies fluoride and other cavity-preventing agents as necessary
  • Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by cleaning and polishing removable appliances
  • Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies
  • Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions
  • Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment; complies with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols
  • Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follows manufacturer's instructions; maintains equipment inventories
  • Maintains hygiene supplies inventory; places orders for supplies; verifies receipt of supplies
  • Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications
Requirements:
  • Registered Dental Hygienist with an active Oregon License
  • Follows ADHA Professional Code of Ethics
  • Two years dental office experience preferred
  • Dental practice management software experience helpful
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers
  • Participate effectively as a team player
  • Nitrous certification a plus
  • Digital radiography experience a plus
  • Excellent reading, oral, and written communication skills
  • Ability to speak a second language helpful
  • Ability to interact professionally, patiently, and courteously
  • Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced clinic
  • Maintain confidentiality and project a professional business image
  • Ability to come to work on time and on a daily basis
Benefits:
  • Competitive pay
  • Medical and Dental
  • 401k with employer match
  • FSA, Voluntary Benefits, and Employee Assistant Program
  • PTO and paid company holidays
  • Continuing education allowance each calendar year
  • Our clinics are eligible for the loan repayment program

Arrow Dental is an Oregon-based dental care organization that offers routine care, restorative therapy, and other specialty services to Medicaid and private insurance members throughout the state of Oregon. We are committed to providing exceptional patient care and a positive work environment for our team members.

Arrow Dental seeks to allow equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and aim to demonstrate our commitment to diversity through all our business practices. We invite applications from candidates that share our commitment to this diversity.

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