Dental Hygienist

Wallace; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wallace is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join its community health team in Portland, OR. You will administer local anesthesia, provide comprehensive dental hygiene care, and educate patients on oral health.

A current Oregon license, CPR/BLS, and familiarity with infection control are essential. The role involves developing hygiene plans, performing routine cleanings, and supporting reception and triage as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon Dental Hygiene license from the Oregon Board of Dentistry with nitrous oxide preferred or ability to obtain certification within 90 days from hire
• CPR / BLS certification
• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations for dental outpatient services
• HIPAA compliance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to provide exceptional customer service and patient education
• Cultural sensitivity and compassion for all patients, staff, and volunteers

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, high-quality oral health care and education
• Make assessments, deliver care, and develop individualized dental hygiene plans
• Initiate oral health education and prevention activities
• Assist in special tests and complex treatments, handle patient care areas
• Support patient reception and triage when needed

Skills

Communication

Patient education

Infection control

Oral health education

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

CPR/BLS

Education

Oregon Dental Hygiene license

Expanded Practice Dental Hygiene Permit

Job description

Key Details:

• Title: Dental Hygienist
• Pay: $52+/hour DOE
• Location: 18633 SE Stark St., Suite 401 – Portland, OR 97233
• Schedule: Full-time; 10-hour shifts, Monday through (no weekends!)
• Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance; Life Insurance; AD&D Insurance; Flexible/Dependent Care Spending Accounts; 401k Program; Employee Assistance Program

Why Wallace?

• Student Loan Forgiveness/Repayment: Wallace Medical Concern is a qualified employer under the Loan Repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs!
• Community Impact: Make a real difference in underserved communities.
• Exceptional Workplace: We value diversity, individual contributions, and ongoing learning.

Who We Are:

At Wallace, we're on a mission to improve the health outcomes of our community. As a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center, we're dedicated to creating a positive impact by delivering high-quality programs based on the best and most progressive practices. We're proud to be deeply rooted in our vibrant, multicultural community, where every individual matters. We believe that true health care extends beyond the confines of an exam room – we're here to support the whole person on their journey to creating a life of good health.

Who You Are:

You're a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with a current Oregon license. You've got the skills to administer local anesthesia and maybe even an Expanded Practice Dental Hygiene Permit. CPR certification? Check! Plus you're fluent in the language of dental care, with two years of experience in a community health center.

Your toolkit includes the ability to perform a full range of dental hygienist procedures, set up dental equipment, and manage the dental office's infection control plan. You're an oral health educator extraordinaire, able to teach patients of all ages about good dental hygiene.

What You'll Do:

As a key part of Wallace's dental team, you'll provide professional, high-quality oral health care and education. You'll make assessments, deliver care, and develop individualized dental hygiene plans. You're a champion of dental health, and you'll initiate oral health education and prevention activities.

But not all! You'll also assist in special tests and complex treatments, handle patient care areas, and even help with patient reception and triage when needed. You're an essential part of our team!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Oregon Dental Hygiene license from the Oregon Board of Dentistry with nitrous oxide preferred / or ability to obtain certification within 90 days from hire
• CPR / BLS certification
• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services
• Strict adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, including HIPPA
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to provide exceptional customer service and patient education
• Cultural sensitivity and compassion for all patients, staff, and volunteers
• new programs/software

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience working in a dental clinic.
• Familiarity with OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Let's make the world smile, one patient at a time!

Wallace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the power of communities to transform their health. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a serious way because we know that it makes us stronger. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.