Dental Hygienist

Cowlitz Family Health Center; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Vacation 160 hours

Holidays

403b retirement

FSAs

Life insurance

LTD & AD&D

Employee assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Cowlitz Family Health Center is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care, educate patients, and support oral health as part of our care team.

You will work with dentists, serve patients of all ages, and practice to the full scope of your Washington State license, in a patient‑centered, community‑minded environment.

Qualifications

• Maintains clinical licensure/certification; without restriction, probation, or limiting condition or threat thereof
• Active CPR/BLS Certification - upon hire
• Valid Washington driver's license

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preventive care and periodontal treatment to patients
• Educate patients and help them take an active role in oral health
• Collaborate with dentists and care team members while practicing to WA licensure
• Build meaningful relationships and contribute to community health

Skills

CPR/BLS Certification

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Patient care across ages

Underserved populations experience

Education

Washington State dental hygienist license

Job description

Description

Are you a passionate Dental Hygienist looking for more than just a job? Join our team and put your skills to work where they truly matter! As a Dental Hygienist with Cowlitz Family Health Center, you’ll play an essential role in improving the health, confidence, and quality of life of the patients and communities we serve.

From providing comprehensive preventive care and periodontal treatment to educating patients and helping them take an active role in their oral health, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a lasting impact. You’ll collaborate closely with dentists and other care team members while practicing to the full scope of your Washington State licensure.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise, compassion, and passion for patient care to a team that believes oral health is an important part of whole-person health, we’d love to have you join us!

Wage Range: $89,768 - $94,312 Per Year

FTE: 1.0

Salary / Exempt

Benefits: We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vison Plans – 100% premiums paid for employee
• Vacation: 160 hours per year to start, accrued bi-weekly
• 9 Paid Holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Matching 403b Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance- $50,000 employer paid
• Long Term Disability and AD&D employer paid
• Employee Assistance Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance.

Cowlitz Family Health Center provides a wide range of services to all individuals, regardless of background or socio-economic status, including medical, dental, family planning, substance abuse treatment, and behavioral health services. We believe every person has value, is worthy of respect, and deserves quality care regardless of their financial situation. Cowlitz Family Health Center is growing and evolving. We are looking for people who share our vision, want to use their skills to provide exceptional customer service to our patients, and can adapt as we continue to make positive changes.

Cowlitz Family Health Center is a drug-free workplace and performs drug testing consistent with federal guidelines in the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances

Requirements

• Maintains clinical licensure/certification; without restriction, probation, or limiting condition or threat thereof; including meeting all requirements for ongoing training and supervision
• Active CPR/BLS Certification - upon hire
• Valid Washington driver’s license
• Knowledge of dental hygiene clinical standards and practices.
• Ability to provide service to patients of all ages
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with clients and other members of the care team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Comfort with the pace of primary dental care.
• Experience working with underserved, transient populations.
• Experience working with safety net providers within the community and knowledge of community resources.