Dental Hygienist Arrow Dental; Hermiston Job Hermiston area,Oregon USA,Dental / Dentistry

Position: Dental Hygienist* - Arrow Dental (Hermiston)

At Arrow Dental, LLC, we're passionate about helping you on your journey to be better. We are seeking a Dental Hygienist to work full time at our Dental Clinic in Hermiston. This position will promote dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, scaling, root planning and periodontal maintenance; provides oral cancer screenings; takes radiographs; charts existing conditions, decay and disease; performs procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

Arrow Dental is currently offering a sign on bonus of $7,500 for this position.

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.

Clinic hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am-5:30pm.

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

Pay Range:

$48.96 to $61.20 per hour (depending on experience). Actual pay is based on qualifications. Applicants who do not exceed the minimum qualifications will only be eligible for the low end of the pay range.

Required Skills:

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

Primary Functions:

Prepare treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols

Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing and seating patient

Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests

Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment

Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient’s 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 sign 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

Other duties as assigned

Prepare treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols

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

Our diverse experiences and perspectives help us become a stronger organization. Let’s be better together.

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