Dental Hygienist

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF CLUSI•Coos Bay, OR

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Dental Hygienist provides preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services to Tribal Dental Clinic patients, including oral health assessments, periodontal care, dental radiographs, and patient education. The position works collaboratively with the dental care team to promote oral health and support quality, patient-centered care. It works independently without overseeing others and has minimal decision-making authority. The position is based in a clinical healthcare setting at 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, and is scheduled for 10–20 hours per week. Duties include providing licensed dental hygiene care, documenting findings and treatment, educating patients, supporting prevention programs, maintaining infection control and equipment, and coordinating care with clinic and Health Services staff.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.
Possess a current, valid Oregon dental hygiene license and meet applicable Oregon licensure and examination requirements; maintain licensure in good standing.
Maintain current CPR/BLS certification.
Hold authorization to administer local anesthesia.
Have at least one year of professional experience working as a licensed Dental Hygienist.
Communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbally, in writing, or by other acceptable means.
Complete a state criminal background check and fingerprint-based background check as a condition of employment.
Comply with pre-employment and other authorized drug and alcohol testing applicable to this safety-sensitive role; marijuana use is prohibited for employees in this position, regardless of state legalization status.
Have employment eligibility in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Provide dental hygiene services within the scope of Oregon licensure, including reviewing medical and dental histories, assessing oral health, obtaining and processing dental radiographs, scaling and root planing, prophylaxis, debridement, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants.
Identify and document signs of periodontal disease, dental conditions, and other oral health concerns, and communicate findings to the dentist or dental therapist as appropriate.
Educate patients about oral health status, preventive care, home hygiene practices, and recommended follow-up treatment.
Review and update patient medical and dental histories, medications, conditions, and relevant factors.
Complete accurate, timely patient chart notes, treatment documentation, and applicable procedure coding in accordance with clinic standards.
Conduct intraoral and extraoral oral health screenings within the scope of licensure.
Communicate potential restorative or other treatment concerns to the dentist or dental therapist for evaluation.
Assist with planning and delivering oral health prevention programs and patient education activities.
Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments, maintaining treatment areas, and completing assigned routine infection control tasks.
Perform routine equipment care and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
Maintain current knowledge of dental hygiene practices, professional standards, and continuing education requirements.
Manage patient appointment time effectively and collaborate with Dental Clinic and Health Services staff to support coordinated care.
Monitor dental hygiene supplies and equipment and assist with inventory and ordering as assigned.
Collaborate effectively and demonstrate professionalism while maintaining positive, respectful relationships with internal teams, external partners, and Tribal members.
Perform other duties as directed by management.