Dental Hygienist, 45th Street Clinic (.FTE

Dental Hygienist, 45th Street Clinic (.75 FTE)

Job Category: Clinical Practice

Supervisor: Kelly Powell

Requisition Number: DENTA
005677

Location: 45th Street, 1629 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103, USA

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients in a clinical setting under the direction of a dentist. They also document the treatment, communicate with patients and refer to partners as appropriate.

New grads encouraged to apply!

• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Retirement with contribution match
• Employee assistance program, & more!

• The target wage range for this position is $50.83 per hour to $62.89 per hour.
• Final offers are individually based on various factors, including skill set, years of experience, location, qualifications, work schedule and other job-related reasons
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

• Assess oral disease including periodontal disease, dental caries, and oral pathology
• Make reasonable and sound dental assessments and communicate to patient or other providers
• Provides high quality dental care to patients, in accordance with licensure requirements and NCH policies and procedures
• Confident in performing all aspects of hygiene including prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, application of sealants and fluoride, and radiographs
• Prepping, stocking, preparing operatories, and assists with sterilization of instruments
• Assures integration of patient education into all treatment phases and partners with patients to achieve optimal oral health that meets the needs of the patient
• Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients
• Obtains history and physical appropriate to dental needs/care
• Stays abreast of new innovations, changing practice guidelines and standards to deliver safe, effective, and evidence based care to patients, via continuing education and professional development
• Practice universal precautions, appropriate infection control, and sterilization processes, as defined by Neighbor care Health’s policies and procedures
• Reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information prior to providing care
• Consults with appropriate providers and makes recommendations to the provider for outside referrals as needed
• Documents all patient visits, communication, referrals, and prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner, in compliance with Neighbor Care Health guidelines
• Participate in developing and utilizing Neighbor care Health practice guidelines and procedures, using disease registries, participating in audits, and being involved with risk management and utilization management programs
• Other duties may be assigned by supervisor

• Assists the Clinic Administrator and Site Dental Director in the planning and evaluation of effective clinic operations
• Assist with meeting clinic quality improvement and operations goals, striving for an efficient, productive clinic
• Participates as a team member with all clinical staff to embody the principles of Neighbor Care Health’s Service Commitments
• Attends and contributes at staff meetings, provider meetings, and other in service trainings
• May participate in preceptorship of dental hygiene students, and/or as a clinical shadowing mentor

• Ability to work in a high pressure, time-sensitive, and complex health care environment
• Ability to meet and comply with HIPAA/Confidentiality policies and procedures and to handle confidential and sensitive patient and staff information
• Ability to work with individuals of varying ethnicities, socio-economic levels, cultures and sexual orientations
• Demonstrates the ability to conduct discussions of a sensitive nature with staff and patients
• Ability to build relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships that foster a positive working environment with an emphasis on teamwork
• Proficient with computers and the use of email and electronic medical records
• Ability to communicate in person, email, and on the phone effectively

• Prior experience as a Dental Hygienist

• Completed an accredited Dental Hygiene program
• Active Washington State Department of Health Dental Hygiene license
• CPR/BLS Certification

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