Dental HygienistNew Grants Pass, Oregon

$95,680 - $110,240/Yr

Willamette Dental Group - Grants Pass, OR

Part-time - Entry Level

Grants Pass, OR

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Dental Hygienist at Willamette Dental Group plays a crucial role in providing dental care and education to patients, working collaboratively with a dental team. This position emphasizes the importance of interpersonal skills to motivate patients in maintaining oral health and preventing disease, all while adhering to state regulations and the company's core values. The role encourages continuous education and professional development to enhance the quality of care provided.

Responsibilities

• Apply the dental hygiene process of care as a framework for care delivery.
• Gather accurate patient data for systemic and oral comprehensive assessment.
• Perform extra-oral and intra-oral exams and chart dental findings.
• Conduct risk assessments through patient interviews.
• Expose and evaluate diagnostic radiographs according to treatment guidelines.
• Document assessment findings in Electronic Dental Records (EDR) system.
• Communicate treatment plans to patients and obtain consent.
• Render appropriate dental hygiene care as dictated by the treatment plan.
• Engage and educate patients as partners in care.
• Continuously evaluate and counsel patients regarding their oral health status.
• Perform infection control procedures and utilize appropriate barrier techniques.
• Assist coworkers and maintain operatory and instruments.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Current unrestricted dental hygiene license required.
• Current Oregon dental hygiene license in good standing required.
• Local anesthesia endorsement required.
• N2O permit required and must be kept current.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a dental practice setting.
• Knowledge of dental software and electronic records management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing up to 120 hours per year
• Seven paid holidays annually