Dental Hygienist

Unity Care NW•Ferndale, WA

20d•$101,254 - $121,493

About The Position

As a Dental Hygienist, you will provide optimum periodontal/hygiene services and oral health education to Unity Care NW patients. You would provide traditional hygiene services such as scaling and root-planning. You may also provide sealants, screenings & radiographs, restorative fills & other services. You would be responsible for the setup and cleanup of dental rooms and charting.

Requirements

An Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Two years' previous DH experience
A current Washington State Dental Hygienist License with no actions taken
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (this can be obtained upon hire if not currently certified)
Ability to place and finish restorative materials and sealants
General knowledge of basic dental policies & procedures and oral health issues, especially regarding oral hygiene
General office skills such as computers (Dentrix and Microsoft Office Outlook, Word & Excel), faxes, telephones, and copy machines
Ability to organize and prioritize workload
Ability to maintain an effective and positive professional working relationship with staff and patients at all times

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a community or public health setting
Experience working with adults in underserved populations
Candidates with applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Provide optimum periodontal/hygiene services
Provide oral health education
Provide traditional hygiene services such as scaling and root-planning
Provide sealants, screenings & radiographs, restorative fills & other services
Responsible for the setup and cleanup of dental rooms and charting

Benefits

A friendly and collaborative team environment
A competitive compensation package
Loan Repayment Application Opportunities
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
6 paid holidays
Generous paid time off starting at 160 hours accrued in Year 1 of eligibility gradually increasing to 248 hours per year over 10 years
Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow/Organ Donation
Life/AD&D insurance
Variety of optional insurances including Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Travel as well as Identity Theft Protection
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Alternative transportation incentives
Healthy Living reimbursement
Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonuses & Will preparation services
Continuing Education
Reimbursement of WA State license renewal fees