Dental Hygienist

Description

Are You a Dental Hygienist Looking for a Meaningful Career in a Supportive, Dynamic Environment? Join the passionate team at Mosaic Community Health, located at 2084 NE Professional Court in Bend, Oregon.

At Mosaic, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle centered around community service, collaboration, and a deep appreciation for work-life balance and the outdoors. Our schedules are designed to meet the needs of our patients while prioritizing your well-being as a professional. Flexible Work Options.

As a Dental Hygienist at Mosaic, you are a vital part of our integrated care team. You’ll provide essential preventative care and education to help patients achieve lasting oral health. Teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

• Competitive pay
• Flexible shift options
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits
• Generous time off
• Loan repayment program options
• Continuing education (CME) support
• 401(k) with employer match
• Relocation
• …and more!

• Provides treatment and education to adult and pediatric patients with the goal of controlling and preventing oral health disease such as caries and periodontal disease
• Reviews the medical and dental histories for evidence of conditions which may alter or complicate dental treatment or services
• Gives direct patient care by providing thorough and gentle prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, sealants, patient education, periodontal examinations, periodontal scaling and root planning, selective polishing, overhang removal, application of desensitizing agents, oral cancer examination
• Charts and dates each patient’s periodontal health
• Acts as a liaison to coordinate and collaborate on community Dental Education and Preventive programs and services (e.g., schools, care centers, organizations)

• Dental Hygiene Degree
• License to practice hygiene and deliver local anesthetic in Oregon

• Comprehensive knowledge of oral hygiene care in outpatient settings
• Knowledge of modern oral hygiene and periodontal patient care
• Awareness of factors impacting overall and oral health
• Knowledge of preventative dentistry and ability to instruct patients individually and in groups
• Knowledge of medical record keeping and dental charting
• Skill in oral hygiene techniques and use of equipment, instruments, and materials
• Skill in cleaning teeth and examining mouth for abnormalities

Your ability to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds is crucial. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must. Must have excellent oral communication skills. Bonus points for Spanish speaking abilities!

Mosaic Community Health prides itself on being an innovative health system that pioneers unique and creative ways to provide and improve patient access to health care. Since our founding in 2002 we have proudly served insured and uninsured patients regardless of age, ethnicity, or income. We focus on a holistic approach to patient care by incorporating behavioral health, pharmacy, and nutrition support.

You will work with dedicated, mission-centered colleagues in a dynamic team-based environment. Mosaic offers a lifestyle of serving others, work-life balance, and enjoying the outdoors.