Job Description:

Position Title: Dental Hygienist - 32 hours/week, Sign-on bonus


City: Sunnyside

State/Territory: US-WA

Employment Duration: Full time

Offer Relocation: No

Excempt Status: Non-exempt

ID: 14296

Description:

Join our team as a full time Dental Hygienist at Yakima Community Dental Care in Sunnyside, WA and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• $45.96 - $56.73/hour DOE
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills
• $8,000 sign-on bonus paid in your first paycheck

What You’ll Do:

• Conducts patient X-ray procedures and stores X-rays
• Completes periodontal charting, prepares tools for Provider exams
• Performs preventative periodontal care and assists with restorations
• Administers local anesthesia and nitrous oxide
• Provides oral hygiene education and formulates treatment plans
• Supports infection control program and provides input for clinic efficiency improvements
• May participate in the development, implementation, and coordination of dental education programs provided inside and outside the organization

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a Dental Hygiene school
• Active WA State Dental Hygiene license
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10 for bilingual differential pay
• Knowledge of standard dental practices and current hygiene concepts
• Skilled in dental anesthesia and restorative procedures
• Ability to interact professionally with patients and colleagues of all ages
• Effective time management and resource utilization to efficiently complete work within set deadlines
• High level of dexterity and coordination
• Basic proficiency with Electronic Dental Records, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!

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