Hygienist

About the role

Working Here | Experience Serving Your Community If you are looking to foster a fulfilling career path while serving your community, you are in the right place. All careers at CHAS Health allow you to make an impact on patient’s lives and our greater community. No matter what clinic or location you join, you become a part of the bigger picture – providing trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors. We continue to expand operations and are regularly looking for talented and dedicated individuals to help us continue to make a difference in patient lives. Challenging the status quo starts with you – get started today. Everyone Welcome From the beginning, we strongly believe that all people have the right to high-quality health care. Our goal is to remove barriers to care and provide high-quality, evidence-based care in a place that is convenient – in your neighborhood. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their situation.

Responsibilities

• Performs dental cleanings, scalings, and prophylaxis, as indicated under supervision of a Dentist.
• Applies preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluoride).
• Administers local anesthesia.
• Places permanent and provisional restorations.
• Performs x-rays, as needed.
• Records evaluations of oral condition on dental charts.
• Gives oral hygiene instructions, dietary advice and provides information about necessary dental care.
• Supports dental providers and other clinical staff when not in hygiene appointment, including sterilization.
• Participates in the development and implementation of provider productivity standards.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service training as directed by Dental Director.
• Represents CHAS Health at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
• Treats patients with highest respect in all functions of job and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Graduation from an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program required. Previous experience in a community dental clinic preferred. Valid hygienist licensure from Washington State Department of Health or Idaho Board of Dentistry required at time of hire. Must be able