Dental Hygienist - Per diem, Providence St Peter Olympia

Neighborcare Health; Olympia (WA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in community health is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join their team in Olympia. This per diem role involves developing personalized dental care plans, performing patient education, and ensuring high-quality patient care. You'll collaborate with a diverse team to provide essential dental services while embracing a culture of teamwork and adaptability. With a commitment to serving vulnerable populations, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the health and well-being of the community. If you are passionate about dental care and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Continuing Education

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan with Matching

Qualifications

• Must have an active Dental Hygiene license in Washington State.
• Experience in patient education and discharge planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients.
• Perform routine treatment procedures such as cleaning and polishing.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Direct communication

Cultural competence

Education

Accredited dental hygiene program

Tools

Electronic dental records

Electronic health records

Job description

This is a per diem position working out of Neighborcare Health Dental at Providence at St. Peter Hospital.

Purpose

The Dental Hygienist will develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients, perform patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist. Work in partnership and joint accountability with other team members to achieve Neighborcare's Mission, Guiding Principles, Service Commitments and Goals.

Neighborcare offers Continuing Education and Health & Wellness plans such as Medical, Dental, Vision Health Insurance plans, 18+ days of Paid Time Off, 9-Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan with Matching & Contributions, and more!

In this position you will:

• Assess dental conditions and needs of patient; use patient screening procedures to include medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting; takes patient vital signs as required. Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures.
• Document dental history or chief complaint; record and report pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate; document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results in electronic dental records and electronic health records.
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients. May provide supervision of or training for students assigned to Neighborcare Health as part of their professional education.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Enjoys working at the top of their scope and partnering with patients and other team members.
• Values teamwork, problem-solving, engagement and adaptability.
• Embrace change and practice direct communication.
• Ability to work with individuals of varying ethnicities, socio-economic levels, cultures, and sexual orientations.

Required Qualifications

• Completed an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Active Dental Hygiene license with the Washington State Department of Health, CPR/BLS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Dental Hygienist.

Our Mission
The mission of Neighborcare Health is to provide comprehensive health care to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care; respond with sensitivity to the needs of our culturally diverse patients; and advocate and work with others to improve the overall health status of the communities we serve.

About our Service Commitments
Our service commitments were created by staff members, leaders, board members and patients. We use these as a guide and expectation for how we treat our patients and each other. You may learn more about our service commitments here, https://neighborcare.org/about-us/service-commitments/

• Serving each other.
• A warm welcome.
• Caring.
• Respect.
• Working together.
• Trusting Relationship.

About us
For 50 years, Neighborcare Health has been caring for our neighbors with essential medical and dental care, counseling, outreach, health education and more in Seattle, Vashon, and our newest dental clinic in Olympia! Our purpose is to improve health by engaging, educating, and empowering people in the communities we serve. We are looking to hire the best talent to support our culturally diverse workplace and community.

Compensation

• The wage range for this position is: Minimum $51.62 up to $71.61 maximum.
• Compensation will be determined based on years of relevant experience.

Union: Yes

Full job description will be provided during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

About the company

Everyone deserves quality health care. For more than 50 years, Neighborcare Health has provided a health care home for our most vulnerable neighbors.