Dental Hygienist - Arrow Dental (Hermiston)

Arrow Dental•Hermiston, OR

14d•$49 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

At Arrow Dental, LLC, we're passionate about helping you on your journey to be better. We are seeking a Dental Hygienist to work full time at our Dental Clinic in Hermiston. This position will promote dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, scaling, root planning and periodontal maintenance; provides oral cancer screenings; takes radiographs; charts existing conditions, decay and disease; performs procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. Arrow Dental is currently offering a sign on bonus of $7,500 for this position. Arrow Dental is an Oregon-based dental care organization that offers routine care, restorative therapy and other specialty services to Medicaid and private insurance members throughout the state of Oregon. Clinic hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am-5:30pm. Arrow Dental seeks to allow equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law. Arrow Dental values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We aim to demonstrate our commitment to diversity through all our business practices and invite applications from candidates that share our commitment to this diversity. Our diverse experiences and perspectives help us become a stronger organization. Let’s be better together.

Requirements

Registered Dental Hygienist with an active Oregon License
Follows ADHA Professional Code of Ethics
Two years dental office experience preferred
Dental practice management software experience helpful
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Participate effectively as a team player
Nitrous certification a plus
Digital radiography experience a plus
Excellent reading, oral and written communication skills
Ability to speak a second language helpful
Ability to interact professionally, patiently and courteously
Good problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced clinic
Maintain confidentiality and project a professional business image
Ability to come to work on time and on a daily basis

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols
Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing and seating patient
Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests
Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment
Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient’s oral health
Completes dental prophys and periodontal scaling and root planning as appropriate
Completes periodontal charting and takes radiographs
Applies fluoride and other cavity-preventing agents as necessary
Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by cleaning and polishing removable appliances
Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies
Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions
Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital sign and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
Maintains safe and clean working environment; complies with procedures, rules, and regulations
Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols
Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follows manufacturer’s instructions; maintains equipment inventories
Maintains hygiene supplies inventory; places orders for supplies; verifies receipt of supplies
Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications
Other duties as assigned
Prepare treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols