Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist

Positions in our Dental Offices•Salem, OR

43d•Remote

About The Position

This is not a chair-side position. If you're a hygienist who wants independence, community impact, and the chance to practice at the top of your license — this role was built for you. Capitol Dental is hiring a Part Time Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist (EPDH) for our Community Outreach program in and around Salem, OR. You'll bring oral healthcare directly to patients in medical clinics, hospitals, and community settings — meeting people where they are, often when access to traditional dental care isn't an option. Our vision is simple: provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare — and make it accessible to every patient, in every setting. We believe oral health is foundational to overall wellbeing, and that means reaching patients beyond the four walls of a traditional clinic. We're a team of people who care, listen, and show up for our communities. We build meaningful relationships with our patients, our medical partners, and each other — and we're looking for a provider who shares that commitment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
Current Oregon Dental Hygiene License (or ability to obtain prior to start)
Oregon EPDH license required
CPR certification required
Local anesthesia certification required
Strong organizational, communication, and independent decision-making skills
Comfort with EHR systems and basic computer proficiency (Word, Excel)
An entrepreneurial, self-directed approach to patient care and scheduling

Responsibilities

Conducting assessments, intra-oral photos, x-rays, and all hygiene services independently
Collaborating with a tele-dentist via state-of-the-art telehealth technology for chart review, diagnosis, and restorative treatment planning
Prescribing antibiotics when necessary and with guidance from your collaborative dentist to help stabilize patients until they can be seen for restorative care
Coordinating referrals for restorative care with local dental providers
Scoop and fill procedures (training provided for those not yet certified)
Serving as the Oral Health Champion in your assigned community settings — educating patients, colleagues, and community stakeholders on the importance of oral health
Partnering with medical providers to integrate oral health into primary care
Managing your own schedule proactively, keeping access to care moving and patient flow on track
Handling administrative responsibilities including insurance verification and electronic health records (both dental and medical EHR platforms)
Community networking, outreach, and patient recruitment to grow your patient base