Dental Hygienist

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LCN - Yelm - 202 Cullens St NWtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR101534

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services.

Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization
** Position Summary
** The main responsibility of the Dental Hygienist position is to provide dental services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Center consistent with his/her training following the standards established for this profession and allowed under his/her license from the State of Washington Department of Health. Duties and Responsibilities As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth.

Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services. Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:
Understanding and empathizing with client needs Surpassing client expectations Demonstrating a high level of integrity Exhibiting compassion and commitment Advocating for social justice Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology

As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To practice dentistry in an ethical manner, meeting the standards of the dental hygiene profession and in accordance to the Washington State Dental Practice Act, pertaining to Dental Hygienists. To supervise the clinical activities of dental assistants according to the Washington State Dental Practice Act.
** Job Description
** To be current in basic life support (BLS) certification. To provide dental care under strict methods of aseptic control and in a manner that results in patient, staff and dentist safety. To acquire new knowledge and skills contributing to the provision of high quality dental care. To coordinate patient care by seeking consultations from, or referrals to, other health professionals, when necessary.

To utilize staff and patients' time efficiently in order to maximize productivity and patient satisfaction. To use the appropriate procedure codes consistent with the dental services rendered. To participate in designated Quality Improvement activities of the Dental Program and of Sea Mar Community Health Centers, when assigned. To help make dental care available to the patients of Sea Mar Community Health Center and to the public by participating in activities which promote dental and oral health in the community.

To be able to perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Have a current and valid license from the State of Washington Department of Health and a Dental Hygienist’s Contract with Sea Mar Community Health Center. Provide dental hygiene services to patients under the supervision of staff dentists and the administration of the Dental Director and the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer and meet the productivity goals established by Sea Mar.
** Qualifications
* * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform satisfactorily the requirements listed in the task and…