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 July 1 - June 30.
• 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.

for a complete list of the duties and responsibilities of this position.

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

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• 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

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.”

• This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
• This recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:
  Veterans Resources.
  
  NOTE:
  
  If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsor ships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling .

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more about Benton County

Understanding the County Application Process

Job Interest Cards webpage

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