Dental Hygienist - Part time - Military veterans preferred

Join our team as a Part time Dental Hygienist at Unify Community Health NorthEast in Spoakne, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our members.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.

Position Highlights:

• $48.14-$59.57/hour DOE

• $5,500 sign-on bonus with your first paycheck

• Additional pay for your bilingual skills!

Benefits:

• Eligible for loan repayment

• Paid state license fees and additional time off plus annual cash reimbursement for continuing education

• Medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine

• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available

• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You’ll Do:

• Maintains patient medical records, updating patient medical history and vital signs as needed.
• Conducts complete patient X-ray procedure including taking, developing and storing the X-Rays as necessary.
• Completes periodontal charting as directed.
• Prepares tools and equipment necessary for the Provider and assists Provider with the exams as necessary.
• Performs preventative periodontal care on patients including scaling, prophylaxis, root planing, and the application of preventative agents and sealants.
• Performs expanded functions including placing and carving amalgam and composite restorations, application of cavity liners, and placement/removal of temporary crowns.
• Administers local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary.
• Provides education and counsel for patients in oral hygiene. Formulates dental hygiene treatment plans for patients, consulting the provider as needed.
• Participates in the clinic’s infection control program, including sterilization of instruments and cleaning of operatories as needed. Provides input to the Dental Leadership team to assist in the development of goals and methods to increase efficiency of the Dental Clinic as needed.
• May participate in the development, implementation, and coordination of dental education programs provided inside and outside the organization.
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with TJC, HRSA and org requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a Dental Hygiene school

• Active WA State Dental Hygiene license

• CPR certification within 90 days of hire

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10

• Knowledge of standard dental practices and current hygiene concepts

• Skilled in dental anesthesia and restorative procedures

• Ability to interact professionally with patients and colleagues of all ages

• Effective time management and resource utilization to efficiently complete work within set deadlines

• High level of dexterity and coordination

• Basic proficiency with Electronic Dental Records, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!