Dental Hygienist

Wallace•Portland, OR

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Wallace Dental Clinic is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to provide professional, high-quality oral health care and education as part of its dental team. Wallace Medical Concern is a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center focused on improving community health outcomes and serving a vibrant, multicultural community, including underserved communities. The organization emphasizes whole-person care, diversity, individual contributions, and ongoing learning. The Dental Hygienist will assess patients, provide care, and develop individualized dental hygiene plans. The role also involves oral health education and prevention activities, assisting with special tests and complex treatments, maintaining patient care areas, and helping with patient reception and triage when needed. The position is located at 18633 SE Stark St., Suite 401, Portland, Oregon. It is full-time, with 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday and no weekends. Pay is $52 or more per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Current Oregon Dental Hygiene license from the Oregon Board of Dentistry.
Nitrous oxide certification, or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
CPR/BLS certification.
Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines for dental outpatient services.
Strict adherence to applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and patient education.
Cultural sensitivity and compassion for patients, staff, and volunteers.
Ability to use new programs and software.
Two years of experience in a community health center.
Ability to administer local anesthesia.

Nice To Haves

Expanded Practice Dental Hygiene Permit.
Experience working in a dental clinic.
Familiarity with OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide professional, high-quality oral health care and education.
Assess patients, deliver care, and develop individualized dental hygiene plans.
Initiate oral health education and prevention activities.
Assist with special tests and complex treatments.
Handle and maintain patient care areas.
Assist with patient reception and triage when needed.
Perform a full range of dental hygienist procedures.
Set up dental equipment and manage the dental office’s infection control plan.
Teach patients of all ages about good dental hygiene.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
AD&D insurance.
Flexible and dependent care spending accounts.
401(k) program.
Employee assistance program.
Eligibility of the employer for Loan Repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs.