Dental Hygienist Tumwater

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, located in Tumwater, Washington, is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to provide dental services that meet professional standards and state regulations. This position plays a crucial role in supervising dental assistants and ensuring high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will possess a current Washington dental hygienist license, experience in a clinical setting, and excellent patient interaction skills. Additional qualifications include proficiency in aseptic control methods and ability to participate in community dental health activities. Join our mission-driven team committed to serving diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Washington State Dental Hygienist license.
• Ability to analyze scientific and technical journals.
• Understanding of bio-statistical analysis concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental services in accordance with the Washington State Dental Practice Act.
• Supervise clinical activities of dental staff and maintain patient safety.
• Coordinate patient care and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Dental hygiene services

Supervision of dental assistants

Patient care coordination

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Aseptic control methods

Education

Dental hygiene program from an accredited School

Job description

Company Overview

Sea Mar Community Health Centers was founded in 1978 with a single clinic in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle. Today, Sea Mar is Washington’s largest provider of community-based, comprehensive health care with over 20 dental clinics along the Puget Sound. We are looking for mission-driven providers dedicated to serving under-served and diverse communities.

Job Summary

The main responsibility of the Dental Hygienist is to provide dental services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Center consistent with training and standards established for this profession, and allowed under the license from the State of Washington Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Practice dentistry in an ethical manner, meeting the standards of the dental hygiene profession and in accordance with the Washington State Dental Practice Act.
• Supervise the clinical activities of dental assistants according to the Washington State Dental Practice Act.
• Be current in basic life support (BLS) certification.
• Provide dental care under strict methods of aseptic control and in a manner that results in patient, staff and dentist safety.
• Acquire new knowledge and skills contributing to high quality dental care.
• Coordinate patient care by seeking consultations or referrals to other health professionals when necessary.
• Utilize staff and patients' time efficiently to maximize productivity and patient satisfaction.
• Use appropriate procedure codes consistent with the dental services rendered.
• Participate in designated Quality Improvement activities of the Dental Program and of Sea Mar Community Health Centers when assigned.
• Help make dental care available to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Center and to the public by participating in activities that promote dental and oral health in the community.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Current and valid license from the State of Washington Department of Health and a Dental Hygienist’s contract with Sea Mar Community Health Center.
• Provide dental hygiene services to patients under the supervision of staff dentists and the administration of the Dental Director and the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer, meeting productivity goals established by Sea Mar.
• Supervise clinical activities of dental assistants, dental trainees and/or volunteers assisting the hygienist.
• Successfully complete a dental hygiene program in an accredited School of Dental Hygiene approved by the State of Washington and complete the national boards for dental hygienists.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or other health professionals.
• Ability to calculate basic mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions and percentages.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Basic understanding of bio-statistical analysis concepts.
• Proof of COVID vaccine required.