Dental Hygienist Float

Neighborhood Health Center; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 88,064 - 121,088; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood Health Center in Milwaukie, OR, is seeking an experienced Dental Hygienist to provide clinical services, manage patient records, and coordinate dental health programs. This full-time role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a valid Oregon Dental Hygiene License.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for serving underserved patients and be capable of working in a fast-paced environment. The position offers the opportunity to impact the community positively through dental education and care.

Qualifications

• Valid and unencumbered Oregon Dental Hygiene License is required.
• One year related experience and/or training preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides dental hygiene and periodontal therapy treatment.
• Obtains and enters patient information into electronic dental record.
• Coordinates dental health services including case management.
• Maintains proper infection control practices.

Skills

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program

Valid Oregon Dental Hygiene License

BLS card

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Milwaukie Dental Clinic - Milwaukie, OR 97222

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $88,064.00 - $121,088.00

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Language Differential: Eligible

Organization

Neighborhood Health Center is a non‑profit organization local to Portland, OR serving underserved patients.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences and do not discriminate.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing dental hygiene and periodontal therapy treatment to patients in clinic and mobile dental units.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides clinical services to adults and children including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, soft tissue curettage, and preventative care (oral health screenings, dental sealants, fluoride treatments and education).
• Obtains and enters patient information into electronic dental record, including chief complaint, health history, medications, allergies, vitals, patient pain level, findings and treatment plans.
• Develops and implements preventive oral health programs for patients.
• Provides blood pressure screening and administers topical and local anesthesia as licensure permits.
• Performs fluoride applications, polish restorations and alloys.
• Provides nitrous oxide as licensure permits.
• Coordinates a variety of dental health services including case management and referrals to available community resources.
• Provides patients and their families with instruction on oral hygiene, oral disease prevention and post‑operative instructions, including anticipated next steps and appointment information.
• Consults regularly with dentists on individual patient needs and complex medical histories.
• Maintains proper infection control practices at all times, including PPE, hand hygiene, handling and disposal of sharps and biohazard waste, instrument sterilization, and dental operatory disinfection.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with all levels of co‑workers and the general public.
• Assists in new employee training on specific tasks, as needed.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Participates in process and quality improvement workflows.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Complies with NHC standardized workflows, protocols, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
• Performs all duties necessary to support tele‑dentistry as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• One year related experience and/or training preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid and unencumbered Oregon Dental Hygiene License is required.
• BLS card is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors

• Highly punctual and dependable.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain discretion with sensitive or confidential information.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work under direction of multiple people.
• Intermediate or higher proficiency of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, sometimes with conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Familiarity with video conferencing applications and software.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours occasionally as needed.

Working Conditions

• This position is full‑time and is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, with 4/10 hour workdays. Working days and locations may be variable. Occasional weekend availability may be required.
• As a result of high patient volume, this position experiences stressors that come along with a fast‑paced environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
• The employee is regularly exposed to toxic chemicals for infection control or blood‑borne pathogens and regularly handles contaminated sharp instruments.
• Regularly sits while working on the computer; uses hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls; repeats the same movements when entering data; able to differentiate between colors, shades, and brightness; reads from a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Frequently stands and walks around the office to gather supplies, required to do filing, use office equipment, or collaborate with employees.
• Occasionally stands, stoops and lifts or moves objects, equipment and supplies weighing approximately 20‑25 pounds up to 40‑50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.