Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Job Title
Dental Hygienist
Location Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (Woodburn, OR) / Salud Medical Center (Woodburn, OR)
Job Brief Dental Hygienist Woodburn, OR
Employment duration: Full time
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Offer Relocation?: No
ID: 16026
Position Highlights
$49.57-$61.34/hour DOE
$10,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
At Hire: $3,000.00
At 180 days (6 months): $4,000.00
At 12 months: $3,000.00
Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
Benefits
100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You’ll Do
Maintains patient medical records, updating patient medical history and vital signs as needed.
Conducts complete patient X-ray procedure including taking, developing and storing the X-Rays as necessary.
Completes periodontal charting as directed.
Prepares tools and equipment necessary for the Provider and assists Provider with the exams as necessary.
Performs preventative periodontal care on patients including scaling, prophylaxis, root planing, and the application of preventative agents and sealants.
Performs expanded functions including placing and carving amalgam and composite restorations, application of cavity liners, and placement/removal of temporary crowns.
Administers local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary.
Provides education and counsel for patients in oral hygiene. Formulates dental hygiene treatment plans for patients, consulting the provider as needed.
Participates in the clinic’s infection control program, including sterilization of instruments and cleaning of operatories as needed. Provides input to the Dental Leadership team to assist in the development of goals and methods to increase efficiency of the Dental Clinic as needed.
May participate in the development, implementation, and coordination of dental education programs provided inside and outside the organization.
Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with TJC, HRSA and org requirements.
Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
Qualifications
Graduation from a Dental Hygiene school.
Active Dental Hygiene license for the state of practice.
Dental Hygiene License with Restorative Function Endorsement.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within 90 days of hire.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 10 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay.
Knowledge of standard dental practices and current hygiene concepts.
Knowledge of and skilled in the delivery of dental anesthetic.
Knowledge of and skilled in placing restorations.
Ability to effectively assess, adapt and interact with a variety of patients of all ages, and employees in a professional manner.
Ability to effectively manage one’s time, schedule, and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently, appropriately, and within required timelines.
High level of dexterity and coordination.
Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Electronic Dental Records, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
Mission Statement “Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
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Location Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (Woodburn, OR) / Salud Medical Center (Woodburn, OR)
Job Brief Dental Hygienist Woodburn, OR
Employment duration: Full time
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Offer Relocation?: No
ID: 16026
Position Highlights
$49.57-$61.34/hour DOE
$10,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
At Hire: $3,000.00
At 180 days (6 months): $4,000.00
At 12 months: $3,000.00
Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
Benefits
100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You’ll Do
Maintains patient medical records, updating patient medical history and vital signs as needed.
Conducts complete patient X-ray procedure including taking, developing and storing the X-Rays as necessary.
Completes periodontal charting as directed.
Prepares tools and equipment necessary for the Provider and assists Provider with the exams as necessary.
Performs preventative periodontal care on patients including scaling, prophylaxis, root planing, and the application of preventative agents and sealants.
Performs expanded functions including placing and carving amalgam and composite restorations, application of cavity liners, and placement/removal of temporary crowns.
Administers local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary.
Provides education and counsel for patients in oral hygiene. Formulates dental hygiene treatment plans for patients, consulting the provider as needed.
Participates in the clinic’s infection control program, including sterilization of instruments and cleaning of operatories as needed. Provides input to the Dental Leadership team to assist in the development of goals and methods to increase efficiency of the Dental Clinic as needed.
May participate in the development, implementation, and coordination of dental education programs provided inside and outside the organization.
Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with TJC, HRSA and org requirements.
Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
Qualifications
Graduation from a Dental Hygiene school.
Active Dental Hygiene license for the state of practice.
Dental Hygiene License with Restorative Function Endorsement.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within 90 days of hire.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 10 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay.
Knowledge of standard dental practices and current hygiene concepts.
Knowledge of and skilled in the delivery of dental anesthetic.
Knowledge of and skilled in placing restorations.
Ability to effectively assess, adapt and interact with a variety of patients of all ages, and employees in a professional manner.
Ability to effectively manage one’s time, schedule, and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently, appropriately, and within required timelines.
High level of dexterity and coordination.
Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Electronic Dental Records, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
Mission Statement “Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
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