Dental Hygienist

About the Role

Mosaic Community Health is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join a mission-driven team in Prineville, Oregon. The role offers thoughtfully structured schedules with an average of just 2 SRPs per day, ensuring manageable workloads and the ability to focus on patient care. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment and education to adult and pediatric patients with the goal of controlling and preventing oral health disease such as caries and periodontal disease
• Reviews the medical and dental histories for evidence of conditions which may alter or complicate dental treatment or services
• Gives direct patient care by providing thorough and gentle prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, sealants, patient education, periodontal examinations, periodontal scaling and root planning, selective polishing, overhang removal, application of desensitizing agents, oral cancer examination
• Charts and dates each patient's periodontal health
• Acts as a liaison to coordinate and collaborate, implementation and evaluation of on and offsite community Dental Education and Preventive programs, implementation, presentations and services to include but not limited to; schools, care centers and organizations
• EPDH Only: May render allowable services without the supervision of a dentist at Mosaic clinics and school-based health centers

Qualifications

• License to practice dental hygiene in Oregon and local anesthetic endorsement required
• Oregon Board of Dentistry permit required if EPDH

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of oral hygiene care in outpatient settings
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of modern oral hygiene and periodontal patient care
• Awareness of the public health, social and economic factors which impact on the overall health, and more specifically the oral health of their patients
• Knowledge and practice of preventative dentistry and ability to instruct patients individually and in groups
• Knowledge of medical record keeping and dental charting
• Skill in the techniques of oral hygiene procedures and the use of equipment, instruments, and materials
• Skill in cleaning teeth and examining mouth and teeth for abnormalities
• Ability to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Spanish speaking abilities (bonus points)

Benefits

• Competitive pay with additional incentives for EPDH
• Employee-paid medical, dental & vision
• Excellent PTO & generous paid holidays
• Opportunity to apply for up to $55,000 in NHSC loan repayment/forgiveness
• Continuing education & career growth support
• 401(k) with employer match
• Relocation assistance
• Supportive leadership & a team that genuinely cares

Mosaic Community Health prides itself on being an innovative health system that pioneers unique and creative ways to provide and improve patient access to health care. Since our founding in 2002 we have proudly served insured and uninsured patients regardless of age, ethnicity, or income. We focus on a holistic approach to patient care by incorporating behavioral health, pharmacy, and nutrition support to serve patients in the most meaningful way. At Mosaic Community Health, you will work with incredibly dedicated and mission-centered peers and be part of a dynamic team based environment.