Dental Hygienist, Rainier Beach (.75 FTE)

Purpose

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients in a clinical setting under the direction of a dentist. They also document the treatment, communicate with patients and refer to partners as appropriate. New grads encouraged to apply!

Health, Wellness & Retirement Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Retailment with contribution match
• Life & AD&D, pet insurance
• Employee assistance program, & more!

Compensation

The target wage range for this position is $51.85 per hour to $64.14 per hour. Final offers are individually based on various factors, including skill set, years of experience, location, qualifications, work schedule and other job-related reasons
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

UNION - SEIU Healthcare 1199

• Primary Responsibilities
• Indirect Patient Care
• Admin Work

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care
• Absorbs Patient Records
• Communicates with Providers
• Documents Visits, Communication, Referrals, and Prescriptions
• Develops and Utilizes Practice Guidelines and Procedures
• Contributes at Staff Meetings, Provider Meetings, and Other In-Service Trainings
• Assists with Clinic Operations
• Collaborates with Clinical Staff
• Participates in Risk Management and Utilization Management Programs

Indirect Patient Care

• Reviews Patient Records
• Consults with Appropriate Providers
• Makes Recommendations for Outside Referrals

Required Skills

• Work in a High Pressure, Time-Sensitive, and Complex Health Care Environment
• Meet and Comply with HIPAA/Confidentiality Policies and Procedures
• Work with Individuals of Varying Ethnicities, Socio-Economic Levels, Cultures and Sexual Orientations
• Build Relationships While Maintaining Appropriate Boundaries
• Develop Collaborative Working Relationships That Foster a Positive Working Environment with Emphasis on Teamwork
• Communicate in Person, Email, and on the Phone Effectively
• Develop Collaborative Working Relationships That Foster a Positive Working Environment with Emphasis on Teamwork

Preferred Skills

• Prior Experience as a Dental Hygienist
• Bilingual Preferred

Education/Experience Requirements

• Completed an Accredited Dental Hygiene Program
• Active Washington State Department of Health Dental Hygiene License
• CPR/BLS Certification

About Neighborcare Health

Since 1968, Neighborcare Health has been removing barriers to health care for our neighbors. We believe everyone deserves a place to call their health care home, where a team of medical, dental and mental health professionals work in collaboration with each patient to develop a personal health improvement plan. We are one of the largest providers of primary medical, dental and behavioral health care services in the Seattle area serving low-income and uninsured families and individuals, seniors on fixed incomes, immigrants, and people experiencing homelessness. Each year we care for nearly 60,000 patients at our nearly 30 non-profit medical, dental and school-based clinics. We ask everyone to pay what they can, but no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Our clinics are located in neighborhoods where health disparities are the greatest, and our care teams, who speak over 55 languages and dialects, are as diverse as our patients. No matter who you are, or where you come from, regardless of your insurance, income or immigration status, you are welcome at Neighborcare Health.

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