Dental Hygienist Intermittent

A great opportunity for Dental Hygienists who are interested in working within a school-based program, and fixed clinics that see adults and children. Come join a super fun and fiercely dedicated team! You will be working with a diverse patient population in a children's clinic, adult clinic, and school settings. A great match for someone who is community health focused and an innovative problem solver to help bring quality care to our patients.

Performs dental hygiene services and treatment within the scope of practice of an Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist. Provides clinical, educational, preventive, and therapeutic services using best practice standards to support optimal oral health care in a clinic and community-based setting. Works within a dental team and with community members to support effective service delivery.

• This is an intermittent position not to exceed 1040 hours worked in a fiscal year.
• Work schedule is generally 8am - 4pm.
• You will have the opportunity to fill in at the adult and/or children’s clinic to cover vacations.

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First review of applications will be March 6, 2026. Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies and to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

• Hourly salary range of $35.41 - $51.18/ hour
• Rewarding work in a productive, innovative, and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service
• A great work-life balance
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with Benton County
• Live, work, and play in Corvallis, Oregon

• Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene; AND
• 2 years of dental hygienist experience

• Expanded Function Endorsement by the State of Oregon.
• Ability to obtain Collaborative Agreement with dentist within 2 months of hire.
• Current CPR for Rescue Provider Card (or obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Valid Oregon Driver's License. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

• Class 1 Permit (nitrous oxide)
• Experience and interest in working with kids, in a school setting
• Flexible, self-motivated, reliable team player
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link:
Oregon Pay Equity Law

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Molly Perino, Dental Manager Benton County Health Clinics Telephone:  molly.perino

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”

• To apply for this position, click on the Apply button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Only complete applications received by the posted Final date to receive applications date, or the first review date will be considered.
• Answer all supplemental questions.

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