Dental Hygienist - Tumwater

Overview

Location:

Tumwater

Position Type:
Full Time

Schedule:

3 10-hour shifts per week (30 hours per week)

Expected Hiring Range: $59 - $69 per hour

Summary:

The Dental Hygienist works in collaboration with a dental team to provide dental care and education to patients. The Dental Hygienist will utilize interpersonal skills to motivate and partner with patients in maintaining oral health wellness and prevent oral disease. All duties and functions will be performed within the parameters of their state’s Dental Practice Act, the Willamette Dental mission, evidence based treatment philosophy and core values.

WD hygienists are encouraged to pursue education and gain the ultimate levels of licensure and certification allowed by each state’s Dental Practice Act. Fully credentialed hygienists present the greatest opportunity to provide exceptional care and help define the future dental mid-level provider.

• 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 at least,
• Review of 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
• Document assessment findings and communicate these findings with the doctor of record to establish a dental hygiene treatment plan
• Communicate and reinforce the treatment plan to the patient; discuss additional costs associated with treatment and obtain patient consent
• Render appropriate dental hygiene care as dictated by the treatment plan and ethics of the profession; perform at least, but not limited to: PARQ, Prophy, Scaling and polishing, Scaling and root planning, Oral health education and prognosis, Nutritional counseling, Smoking cessation and prognosis
• Local anesthesia or N2O when necessary; preventative and therapeutic fluoride, sealants and restorations as needed according to state scope of practice
• Engage and educate the patient as a partner in care; recommend self-care based on individual patient risks
• Continuously evaluate and counsel patient concerning oral health status and modify the treatment plan as needed
• Recommend patient products according to individual needs, risks and symptoms
• Infection control procedures including disinfection and sterilization; utilize barrier techniques
• Communicate effectively with dental teams and patients as an educator and advocate
• Adhere to infection control policy and PPE; travel to WD locations as needed within policy
• Maintain reliable and predictable attendance

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

• Current BLS certification required
• Current dental hygiene license in good standing
• Local anesthesia endorsement; required
• N2O permit; required and kept current

Expected hourly range for this position depending on experience: $59 USD - $69 USD

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. This position is also eligible for incentive pay in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan.

Willamette Dental offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, commuter benefits, two complimentary pairs of Fig scrubs (clinical roles), and employee assistance program.

PTO:
Eligible employees will accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year in addition to seven paid holidays annually. The PTO program combines vacation and sick leave, which is more generous than Washington State’s Sick Leave Law.

The work is primarily performed while sitting and/or standing, but will require occasional walking, bending, stooping and carrying light items. The incumbent uses a computer and other standard office equipment to complete tasks.

Willamette Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy-related condition, or any other classification protected by applicable laws.

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