Dental Hygienist

Mosaic Community Health•Prineville, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Mosaic Community Health is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join their mission-driven team in Prineville, Oregon. This role emphasizes work-life balance with a structured schedule, focusing on patient care rather than productivity metrics. The Dental Hygienist will deliver preventative care, oral health education, and compassionate support to patients of all ages, collaborating with an integrated care team. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

License to practice dental hygiene in Oregon and local anesthetic endorsement required
Oregon Board of Dentistry permit required if EPDH
Comprehensive knowledge of oral hygiene care in outpatient settings.
Knowledge of the principles and practice of modern oral hygiene and periodontal patient care.
Awareness of the public health, social and economic factors which impact on the overall health, and more specifically the oral health of their patients.
Knowledge and practice of preventative dentistry and ability to instruct patients individually and in groups.
Knowledge of medical record keeping and dental charting.
Skill in the techniques of oral hygiene procedures and the use of equipment, instruments, and materials.
Skill in cleaning teeth and examining mouth and teeth for abnormalities.
Ability to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds is crucial.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills are a must.
Excellent oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking abilities

Responsibilities

Provides treatment and education to adult and pediatric patients with the goal of controlling and preventing oral health disease such as caries and periodontal disease
Reviews the medical and dental histories for evidence of conditions which may alter or complicate dental treatment or services
Gives direct patient care by providing thorough and gentle prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, sealants, patient education, periodontal examinations, periodontal scaling and root planning, selective polishing, overhang removal, application of desensitizing agents, oral cancer examination.
Charts and dates each patient’s periodontal health.
Acts as a liaison to coordinate and collaborate, implementation and evaluation of on and offsite community Dental Education and Preventive programs, implementation, presentations and services to include but not limited to; schools, care centers and organizations.
EPDH Only: May render allowable services without the supervision of a dentist at Mosaic clinics and school-based health centers.