Dental Hygienist - Mobile Clinic Van

** As a newly hired Dental Hygienist , you will receive a one-time New Hire Recruitment and Retention Incentive payment of $1,500 on your first paycheck. The incentive will be prorated based on the position's FTE status.
** As the
** Dental Hygienist**, you will provide:
* Provide clinical dental hygiene services, including prophylaxes, administering local anesthesia, scaling and root planing, fluoride application, complete periodontal charting and periodontal treatment; expose and mount dental radiographs; place dental sealants; take blood pressure, review and sign paper medical history forms of patient information, treatment plan, and proper chart documentation.
* Capture and save intraoral diagnostic information, including intraoral images, where appropriate.
* Demonstrate and teach oral hygiene methods and develop an individual prevention plan for each client that considers and includes the patient’s physical, mental and emotional skills and/or limitations, as presented or shared by the patient.
* Administer topical and local anesthesia.
* Prescribes fluoride and antimicrobial solutions.
* Works to meet set productivity goals.
* Seeks clinical consultation from other clinicians as needed as part of practice management.
* Provide consultation to other role groups. Helps prioritize and direct activities of the care team.
* Coordinates with behavioral health, pharmacy, medical and dental providers to effectively integrate care.
* As needed, provides coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence.
* Completes patient documentation and manages electronic in-basket according to established policies and procedures.
* Follow-up on utilization issues (ED, hospital admissions) including specialty referrals and consultations - with support from Primary Care team members.
* Supports integration of Teledentistry in the mobile clinic settings to provide optimal patient care.
* Works closely with Mobile Clinic care team members including medical provider, medical assessment, case manager and others.
* Participates in team, professional, and Health Center-wide meetings to remain connected to new and changing programs and services that may benefit Mobile Clinic patients.
* Participates in continuing education to maintain licensure, and current, evidence based practices.

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of page.
* Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree AND,
* One (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties
* Dental Hygiene license issued by the State of Oregon
* BLS CPR Certification (Please attach a copy to your applicant materials)
* Expanded Practice Permit
* Driver’s License
** Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills :
** You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
** Transferable skills:
** Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
1. Attach
** a*
* ** Resume
* * demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND
* Demonstrate your experience working with diverse vulnerable populations; and
* How you meet the qualifications for this position; and
* Why you are interested in the position
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* Note:

*** The application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.
* Initial review of minimum qualifications
* Resume and Cover Letter Review
* Phone screen
* Consideration of top candidates
* Language assessment
* Background, reference
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