Dental Hygienist

About the role

NEW Health is a non-profit primary care provider in rural northeast Washington committed to improving the oral health of the communities they serve. The role involves providing oral health care to adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Performs scaling/root planning, cleaning, polishing of teeth as required.
• May provide sealants, screenings/radiographs, restorative fills, etc. as needed.
• Administers local anesthesia.
• Records evaluations of oral condition on dental charts.
• Gives oral hygiene instructions, dietary advice and provides information about necessary dental care.
• Sets up and cleans up own room and instruments.
• Participates in the development and implementation of provider productivity standards.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service training as directed by Dental Director.
• Treats patients with highest respect in all functions of job and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Represents NEWHP at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travel may be required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program required.
• Previous experience in a community dental clinic preferred.
• Valid hygienist licensure in Washington State required.
• Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicaid, etc.).

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program required. Previous experience in a community dental clinic preferred.
• Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills required. Computer skills required.
• Physical Demands: Hygienists are required to stand under 1/3rd of the day; while sitting, and being mobile are required 1/3rd to 2/3rd of the time. They are required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3rd of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms. Climbing, kneeling or crouching occurs less than 1/3rd of the time; while balancing, stooping and crouching occur between 1/3rd and 2/3rd of the day. Communicating by talking/ hearing occurs over 2/3rd of the day. Smelling occurs between 1/3rd and 2/3rd of the day. Amount of time spent lifting or exerting force is about 30% for up to 10lbs. Rarely is there a need to lift more than 11lbs.