Dental Hygienist - HPSA Eligible Site

Overview

Dental Hygienist - Lincoln City at Willamette Dental

Location:

Lincoln City Practice

Position Type:
Full Time

Schedule:

3 or 4 10-hour days per week based on candidate preference

Expected Hiring Range: $46 - $55 per hour

• Apply the dental hygiene process of care (Assessment, Dental Hygiene Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation) as a framework for care delivery.
• Gather accurate patient data for systemic and oral comprehensive assessment; perform data collection and assessment as required by the role.
• Review medical, dental and social history; take and/or update blood pressure; perform extra-oral and intra-oral exams; chart and record dental and periodontal findings; conduct risk assessment through patient interviewing.
• Expose and evaluate diagnostic radiographs that are appropriate within treatment guidelines and ALARA guidelines; document assessments findings in Electronic Dental Records (EDR) system.
• Communicate assessment findings with the doctor of record to establish a dental hygiene treatment plan; explain the treatment plan to the patient, discuss costs, obtain patient consent.
• Provide dental hygiene care as dictated by the treatment plan and ethics of the profession; perform at least the following: PARQ, Prophy, scaling and polishing, scaling and root planing, oral health education and prognosis, nutritional counseling and prognosis, smoking cessation and prognosis, local anesthesia or N2O when necessary, preventative and therapeutic fluoride, sealants and restorations as allowed by state scope of practice.
• Engage and educate the patient as a partner in care; recommend self-care based on individual patient risks and capabilities.
• Continuously evaluate and counsel patient concerning oral health status and modify the treatment plan as needed with the doctor of record and the patient.
• Recommend patient products according to individual needs and risks; document findings in the EDR system; maintain infection control procedures and PPE per policy; participate in teamwork and patient education.
• Adhere to Willamette Dental's PPE policy; travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as needed; maintain reliable and predictable attendance.

Requires graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Current BLS certification required.
• Must have a current unrestricted dental hygiene license.
• Must have a current Oregon dental hygiene license in good standing.
• Local anesthesia endorsement; required.
• N2O permit; required and kept current.

Hourly range: $46—$55 USD, depending on experience.

The actual base pay offered will be based on factors including education, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, location, and internal equity. This position is eligible for incentive pay according to the company plan.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with 5% match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, scrubs, and employee assistance program. Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues at a minimum of 120 hours per year plus seven paid holidays. PTO combines vacation and sick leave where applicable.

The role is primarily sedentary with periods of walking, standing, bending, stooping and lifting light items. Use of computer and standard office equipment is required.

Willamette Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

This job description defines the position’s scope and function in the company and may not be all-inclusive. This role may involve handling Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA regulations.