Dental Hygienist

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Woodburn (OR); Presencial; USD 68.287 - 84.501; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Loan repayment assistance

Paid state license fees

Annual cash reimbursement for continuing education

100% employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan

Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist located at Salud Medical Center in Woodburn, OR. The role involves providing preventive care and performing expanded functions. Preferred candidates are bilingual in English and Spanish and hold a relevant dental hygiene license.

Benefits include loan repayment assistance, paid state license fees, and 100% employer-paid health insurance. Additionally, the clinic offers a hiring/retention bonus structure, profit sharing, and generous PTO.

Formación

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• Active Dental Hygiene license with restorative function endorsement.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of standard dental practices and current hygiene concepts.

Responsabilidades

• Provide preventive periodontal care.
• Perform expanded functions as permitted by licensure.
• Take and manage dental X-rays.
• Educate and counsel patients on oral hygiene.
• Assist providers during exams.

Conocimientos

Bilingual English/Spanish

Time-management skills

High manual dexterity

Basic computer proficiency

Educación

Graduation from an accredited Dental Hygiene program

Active Dental Hygiene license with restorative function endorsement

CPR certification

Herramientas

Electronic Dental Records

Outlook

Word

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Job Brief

• Location: Salud Medical Center, Woodburn, OR
• Duration: Part‑time, 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week)
• Pay: $49.57–$61.34 per hour, DOE
• Additional pay for bilingual (English/Spanish) skills
• Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
  • At Hire: $1,500
  • At 180 days (6 months): $2,000
  • At 12 months: $1,500 (pro‑rated for FTE)
• EMR system: EPIC
• Relocation: No
• Employment ID: 16741

Position Highlights

• 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week)
• EPIC EMR system
• $49.57–$61.34 hourly based on experience
• Add‑on pay for bilingual skills
• Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure as listed above

Benefits

• Loan repayment assistance
• Paid state license fees and additional time off
• Annual cash reimbursement for continuing education
• 100% employer‑paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine)
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and more

What You’ll Do

• Provide preventive periodontal care (scaling, prophylaxis, root planing, sealants, preventive agents)
• Perform expanded functions (placing and carving restorations, managing temporary crowns) as permitted by licensure
• Take and manage dental X‑rays; complete periodontal charting and maintain accurate patient records
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia as needed
• Educate and counsel patients on oral hygiene and preventative care; develop hygiene treatment plans with providers
• Assist providers during exams and ensure operatories and instruments meet infection‑control standards
• Support clinic efficiency, quality initiatives, and compliance with TJC, HRSA, and YVFWC requirements

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Hygiene program
• Or: Active Dental Hygiene license with restorative function endorsement
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred (level 10)
• Knowledge of standard dental practices and current hygiene concepts
• Ability to deliver care to patients of all ages and backgrounds
• Strong time‑management and organizational skills
• High manual dexterity and coordination
• Basic computer proficiency (Electronic Dental Records, Outlook, Word, Excel)

Equal Opportunity Employment

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal‑opportunity employment.

Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well‑being.”