Dental Hygienist - Part Time - Military veterans preferred

Join our team as a Part Time Dental Hygienist at Yakima Medical Dental Clinic in Walla Walla, WA!

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest 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.

Position Highlights:

• $49.10-$60.76/hour DOE

• Additional 4% differential for your bilingual skills

• Eligible for loan repayment programs + paid state license fees

• Additional CE time off plus annual cash reimbursement

• $5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:

  • At Hire: $1,500.00

  • At 90 days (3 months): $2,000.00

  • At 180 days (6 months): $1,500.00

• Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)

Benefits:

• Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine

• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available

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

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct patient X-ray procedures and store X-rays
• Complete periodontal charting and prepare tools for Provider exams
• Perform preventative periodontal care and assist with restorations
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide
• Provide oral hygiene education and formulate treatment plans
• Support infection control program and provide input for clinic efficiency improvements
• May participate in the development, implementation, and coordination of dental education programs provided inside and outside the organization

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a Dental Hygiene school
• Active WA State Dental Hygiene license or Limited 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 celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

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