Dental Hygienist

Wallace • Portland, OR

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Wallace Dental Clinic is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide professional, high-quality oral health care and education as part of its dental team. The role includes assessing patients, delivering care, developing individualized dental hygiene plans, and initiating oral health education and prevention activities. The hygienist may also assist with special tests and complex treatments, manage patient care areas, and support patient reception and triage when needed.

Wallace Medical Concern is a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center focused on improving community health outcomes through high-quality programs and whole-person care. The organization serves a vibrant, multicultural community and emphasizes diversity, individual contributions, and ongoing learning.

Requirements

• Current Oregon Dental Hygiene license from the Oregon Board of Dentistry.
• 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/software.
• Ability to administer local anesthesia.
• Two years of experience in a community health center.

Nice To Haves

• Nitrous oxide certification, or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• 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.
• Manage patient care areas.
• Help with patient reception and triage when needed.
• Perform the 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/dependent care spending accounts
• 401(k) program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility as a qualified employer under the Loan Repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed