Trauma‑Informed Dental Hygienist (Part‑Time, Per Diem)

Jamestown Sklallam Tribe; Sequim (WA); On-site; USD 73,012 - 95,054; Part time

Job summary

Jamestown Healing Clinic in Sequim, WA seeks a per diem Dental Hygienist to provide clinical dental hygiene services and assist in patient education.

Responsibilities include examinations, prophylaxis, radiographs, patient records, infection control, and collaboration with dentist. Schedule: 2–3 days per month, Mon–Wed 7:00 AM–2:30 PM, with HIPAA compliance and trauma-informed care principles.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Washington State Dental Hygienist License.
• BLS and First Aid certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Complete 15 hours of continuing education annually.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Knowledge of dental anatomy, radiology and preventive dentistry.
• Skill and dexterity in scaling and root planing.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients' oral cavities and document status.
• Refer patients to the dentist for issues.
• Apply desensitizing agents and topical meds as needed.
• Perform prophylaxis: seating, scaling, calculus removal, polishing.
• Administer anesthesia as permitted.
• Expose and interpret dental radiographs.
• Maintain instruments and sterilize equipment.
• Educate patients using models and materials.
• Adhere to HIPAA and infection control policies.

Skills

Strong communication

BLS & First Aid

Trauma-informed care

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Washington State Dental Hygienist License

BLS and First Aid certification for Healthcare Providers

15 hours continuing education annually

Tools

Cavitron & universal scaling

Radiographic equipment

Electronic charting software

Job description

Jamestown Healing Clinic in Sequim, WA seeks a per diem Dental Hygienist to provide clinical dental hygiene services and assist in patient education.

Responsibilities include examinations, prophylaxis, radiographs, patient records, infection control, and collaboration with dentist. Schedule: 2–3 days per month, Mon–Wed 7:00 AM–2:30 PM, with HIPAA compliance and trauma-informed care principles.