Dental Hygienist - DN008

Job Details

Job Location:

Dental - Portland, OR 97233

Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $42.00 - $63.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day Job Category: UDS-Dental Hygienist-17-5

Title:

Dental Hygienist

Location:

Dental Clinic
-12750 SE Stark St Building E, Portland, OR 97233

Schedule:

This is an in-person position, Monday through Thursday, 7:15 AM - 6:00 PM with flexibility to meet program needs.

Wage Range:$42.00 – $63.00 hourly,Non-Exempt

If you are a motivated and dedicated Dental Hygienist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA NW, you'll find a supportive and inclusive work environment where every member of our team is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's a place for you to make a positive impact.

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

At NARA NW, we provide essential services and support to Native American and Alaska Native people, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. As an organization rooted in cultural heritage and community values, we offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a direct positive impact in the lives of others.

We have over 400 employees in a wide range of programs and services, including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and cultural enrichment programs, there are endless opportunities to grow and thrive in your career while making a difference in the lives of others.

The Dental Hygienist provides comprehensive dental hygiene services to Native American and Alaska Native patients and other vulnerable populations.

• Provide patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.
• Take and expose dental x-rays.
• Remove calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
• Apply preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants, fluoride, silver diamine fluoride)
• Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
• Perform documentation and office management activities as assigned.
• Administer topical and local anesthesia.
• Provide clinical services for mentally ill and/or drug affected/recovering patients.

• Two years’ experience as a registered dental hygienist preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid license to practice dental hygiene issued by the State of Oregon.
• Oregon dental hygiene license must include, or can obtain, a local anesthesia permit; current Healthcare Provider CPR certification or the ability to obtain the certification.
• Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
• Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community preferred

15 Paid Holidays:

New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, December 25thand your birthday!

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 15 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of…