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!