Dental Hygienist - Temporary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 74,087 - 91,679; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Additional pay for bilingual skills

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Temporary Dental Hygienist for a full-time role in Portland, OR. Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, conducting X-rays, and performing preventative care. Candidates must have a Dental Hygiene degree, an active OR license, and CPR certification. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred. This temporary position runs from April to October 2026 and offers competitive hourly pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Dental Hygiene school.
• Active OR State Dental Hygiene license required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Knowledge of standard dental practices.
• Skilled in dental anesthesia and restorative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and update histories.
• Conduct patient X-ray procedures.
• Perform preventative periodontal care.
• Administer local anesthesia.
• Provide oral hygiene education.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Effective time management

High dexterity and coordination

Education

Graduation from a Dental Hygiene school

Active OR State Dental Hygiene license

CPR certification

Tools

Electronic Dental Records

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Brief Dental Hygienist - Temporary Portland, OR

Employment duration: Full time
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Offer Relocation?: No
ID: 16387

Join our team as a Temporary Dental Hygienist at Rosewood Family Health Center in Portland, OR!

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.

This is a temporary position with an estimated start date of 04/01/26 and an end date of 10/01/26.

What We Offer

• $53.78 - $66.55 per hour DOE
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills!

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 OR State Dental Hygiene license
• OR: Dental Hygiene License with Restorative Function Endorsement
• 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.