Dental Hygienist 2 Part Time - Snoqualmie

State of Washington; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Washington is seeking a Dental Hygienist 2 (Part-Time) to deliver high-quality dental care to underserved youth at Echo Glen Children's Center in Snoqualmie, WA. The role combines clinical duties with clinic operations, including record management and coordination of off‑campus care.

Ideal candidates hold a WA State Dental Hygienist license and have at least two years’ experience, with strong interpersonal and technical skills to support a diverse resident population and collaborate

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Dental Hygienist license.
• Two years of experience as a Dental Hygienist.
• Ability to work with system-involved youth and maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Record health histories.
• Take digital x-rays and dental photos.
• Complete intraoral inspections, including supra and subgingival scaling and root planing.
• Apply topical fluorides and fluoride varnish.
• Apply and adjust fissure sealants.
• Triage resident emergencies and urgent care with Dentist or specialists.
• Educate residents on oral hygiene and diet for dental health.
• Schedule off-campus consultations and dental appointments.

Job description

Our vision is to ensure that “All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community”.

Job Class: Dental Hygienist 2 Part-Time
Location: Snoqualmie, WA
Closes: Open until filled
Salary: $33.21 - $44.68 Hourly - The pay rate does not include an additional 5% premium pay for employees working in King County or an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium.

Schedule: 3 days per week

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Dental Hygienist 2 to provide dental health services to system-involved youth atEcho Glen Children's Center. The Dental Clinic boasts three chairs, a kind and patient dentist, and autonomy to provide high‑quality dental care. Echo Glen Dental Hygienists enjoy rewarding work with underserved youth.

The Opportunity:

As an expanded duties hygienist, you will provide dental treatment services for younger male and female offenders, and also perform the duties of a dental assistant. As the only full‑time job in the dental clinic, the Dental Hygienist is also responsible for the day‑to‑day operations. Our ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and technical skills. If you are looking for an opportunity to join an organization with a supportive, inclusive culture.

Some of what you will do:

• Record health histories.
• Take digital x-rays and dental photos.
• Complete intraoral inspections, including supra and subgingival scaling and root planning.
• Apply topical fluorides and fluoride varnish.
• Apply and adjust fissure sealants.
• Triage Resident emergency and Urgent care through consultation with the Dentist or other contracted dental specialists.
• Provide patient education in oral hygiene, diet for dental health, and disease prevention to individual Residents and campus‑wide.
• Schedule and coordinate all off‑campus consultations and dental appointments
• Schedule dental equipment repair services.
• Support the flow and maintenance of dental records.

Some of what you can do with additional certification:

• Administer local anesthetics.
• Place and remove rubber dams.
• Condense and carve amalgams.
• Polish amalgams.
• Place and remove temporary crowns and restorations.
• Place and polish composite restorations.

What we are looking for:

A valid Washington State Dental Hygienist license.

AND

Two years of experience as a Dental Hygienist.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

Possess expertise in providing services to urban youth and an understanding of juvenile offender behavior.

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.

This position requires a minimum of two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.

Benefits eligibility for this position may be different from what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).

DCYF participates in the federal E‑Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E‑Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.