Dental Hygienist - Relief

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA, is hiring a Relief Dental Hygienist to join our community health team. The role focuses on preventive care, charting, X‑ray procedures, and patient education within a fast‑paced clinic.

You will maintain records, administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide, assist with restorations, and participate in infection control and clinic efficiency improvements. WA license and CPR within 90 days are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Dental Hygiene school
• Active WA State Dental Hygiene license
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10
• Knowledge of standard dental practices and current hygiene concepts
• Skilled in dental anesthesia and restorative procedures
• Ability to interact professionally with patients and colleagues of all ages
• Effective time management and resource utilization to efficiently complete work within set deadlines
• High level of dexterity and coordination
• Basic proficiency with Electronic Dental Records, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records, update patient medical history and vital signs as needed
• Conduct patient X-ray procedures and store X-rays
• Complete periodontal charting and prepare tools for Provider exams
• Perform preventative periodontal care and assist with restorations
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide
• Provide oral hygiene education and formulate treatment plans
• Support infection control program and provide input for clinic efficiency improvements
• May participate in the development, implementation, and coordination of dental education programs provided inside and outside the organization
• Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with TJC, HRSA, and org requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Time management

Dexterity

Communication

Dental anesthesia

Education

Dental Hygiene degree

WA State Dental Hygiene License

Tools

Electronic Dental Records

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Join our team as a Relief Dental Hygienist at Family Medical Center in Walla, Walla, WA!

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew", for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.

What We Offer

• $49.59 - $61.37 per hour DOE
• Additionalpay for bilingual skills, paidonhours worked

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain patient medical records, update patient medical history and vital signs as needed
• Conduct patient X-ray procedures and store X-rays
• Complete periodontal charting and prepare tools for Provider exams
• Perform preventative periodontal care and assist with restorations
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide
• Provide oral hygiene education and formulate treatment plans
• Support infection control program and provide input for clinic efficiency improvements
• May participate in the development, implementation, and coordination of dental education programs provided inside and outside the organization
• Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with TJC, HRSA, and org requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a Dental Hygiene school
• Active WA State Dental Hygiene license
• WA: Dental Hygiene License or Limited Dental Hygiene License
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10
• Knowledge of standard dental practices and current hygiene concepts
• Skilled in dental anesthesia and restorative procedures
• Ability to interact professionally with patients and colleagues of all ages
• Effective time management and resource utilization to efficiently complete work within set deadlines
• High level of dexterity and coordination
• Basic proficiency with Electronic Dental Records, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Our Mission Statement

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

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