Dental Hygienist (Restorative Hygiene) - Sign on Bonus!

CVCH•East Wenatchee, WA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist will be able to perform all dental related care and procedures allowable under WAC regulations and guidelines. The primary job function is to be responsible for managing dental hygiene and treatment of periodontal disease of patients under direction of staff dentists.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school.
Must be a board-certified hygienist.
Must possess current, valid unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene in the State of Washington.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience as a dental hygienist preferred, especially in a community or public health setting.
English and Spanish fluency preferred

Responsibilities

Assessing and obtaining clinical evidence of patient's level of periodontal health, including all relevant and required chart documentation.
Exposure and developing appropriate diagnostic radiographs.
Provides appropriate treatment of existing oral diseases as diagnosed by the dentist.
Treatment of acute and chronic periodontal, gingival, and oral conditions, in conjunction with dentist, including mechanical and ultrasonic instrumentation (scaling and root-planning removal of calculus), supra/sub-gingival removal of plaque/calculus/biofilm and coronal polishing.
Application of fluorides and other medicaments as necessary.
Restoration of cavities prepared by the dentist.
Take all types of prescribed radiographs.
Provide oral hygiene, homecare, and post-operative instruction to the patient and/or caregiver.
Assists in identification of special patient needs, such as adjunctive antibiotics, rinses, or hygiene aids in conjunction with dentist.
Educates patients in all aspects of oral hygiene, and consequences and treatment options for periodontal disease.
Provide education and limited off site care as scheduled and within the scope of the clinic and the scope of WAC guidelines.
Maintains dental hygiene treatment rooms in clean and orderly condition, stocked with appropriate treatment instruments and materials in conjunction with dental assistants.
Record treatment in daily record, chart periodontal probing, and update hygiene tracking sheets as necessary in dental records.
Delivers appropriate local and inhalation anesthesia for patient comfort under supervision of dentist.
Performs expanded function duties, (placing and adjusting filling, temporary fillings, impressions, temporary crown cementation, facilitating teledentistry etc. as stipulated under WAC regulations/guidelines) as necessary under supervision of dentist.
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Expected to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
Conforms to safety policies, general housekeeping practices.
Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.
Start shift on time and meet attendance standards per the FTE assigned in HRIS system.
Follow safety policies and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Uphold CVCH’s mission and core values in all interactions.
Comply with CVCH policies, Joint Commission standards, and HIPAA regulations.
Participate in internal committees or special projects.
Contribute to internal communications or newsletters.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus - $2,500!
Medical Premera (Self Insured) Preferred Provider Employee/Spouse/Dependents; receive a Benefit Stipend of up to $500 per month
Dental Washington Dental Employee/Spouse/Dependents; receive a Benefit Stipend of up to $500 per month
Paid Leave 120 hours – Year 1, 136 hours – Year 2, accruing 8 hours PTO each year up to 208 hours at 10+ years. PTO may be used immediately for sick leave and after 3 months employment for vacation.
Extended Illness Bank (EIB) Allows for maximum accrual of 200 hours
Holidays 64 hours related to New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
Diversity Days 3 Diversity Days
403(b) Retirement Plan Lincoln Financial 150% CVCH match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution
Spanish Immersion $2,000 Employer will reimburse Provider up to $2,000, for participating in Pop Wuj Spanish Immersion program in Guatemala, or La Hacienda Spanish School in Mexico, for a minimum 3-week period, prior to the Provider’s initial start date.
CE 40 Hrs/ $2,000 per year based on 1.0 FTE.
Licenses/Dues Washington State Hygienist License $750 towards membership dues, subscriptions, or misc. certification
Employee Assistance Program Mutual of Omaha No cost short-term counseling for employee and family
Long-term Disability Mutual of Omaha Employee Only (variable)
Basic Term Life Mutual of Omaha Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000)
Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D ) Mutual of Omaha Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000)
Supplemental Term Life Mutual of Omaha Employee / Spouse / Dependent(s)
Voluntary AD&D Mutual of Omaha Employee / Family
Health Reimbursement Arrangement RedQuote Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses for services received at CVCH (medical, dental, and prescription) by employees and their dependents enrolled in our medical plan. Up to $750 per family per year.
Flex Plan: Medical RedQuote Flex Plan: Maximum $3,400 per year
Flex Plan: Dependent Care RedQuote Flex Plan: Maximum $7,5000 per year
AFLAC Supplemental insurance – cafeteria plan
Wellness Stipend CVCH will reimburse staff up to $30 per month for a local gym membership OR CVCH will reimburse up to $150 per year for a subscription type workout program service
Wellness MyZone Rewards Employees can choose to participate in wellness rewards with the purchase of a MyZone device. Longevity program will reward you for hitting continuous milestones in the MyZone program and receive up to $1500. CVCH also engages employees with seasonal Wellness Challenges and raffles to enter with your earned tickets during the challenge.
Cell Phone Discounts Discounted monthly access fees Discounted select accessories and special equipment
Tuition Reimbursement For approved courses, the cost of tuition, books, and lab fees may be reimbursed at 75% of the actual costs up to a maximum of: $4,000 for an Associate’s degree, vocational, technical, or certification program; $6,000 for a Bachelor’s degree; $8,000 for a Master’s degree