Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene (Bachelor's preferred)
Proficient in English, both written and spoken
Experience with healthcare information systems and electronic health records (preferred)
Familiarity with digital imaging and CDT-5 coding (preferred)
Customer service experience with diverse populations (1 year preferred)
Responsibilities
Provide therapeutic and emergency dental services under supervision
Collaborate with primary care teams and community dental providers
Integrate patient education into treatment phases
Develop dental assessments and treatment plans with the supervising dentist
Document patient encounters accurately and timely
Identify and address special needs of patients
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and committees
Benefits
Sign-on bonus of $5,000
Additional year one guarantee incentive of $10,000
Incentive eligibility up to 14% of annual median compensation after year one
Pro-rated salary for part-time providers
Supportive work environment focused on community health
Full Job Description
Annual Base Salary for 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE: $53,135.60 - to $115,380.17 (hourly equivalent: $51.09 - $55.47) + incentive
Sign-on bonus: $5,000.00
Additional year one guarantee incentive: $10,000.00
Year 2 and beyond: Eligible for incentive up to 14% of annual median compensation PLUS potential for production.
For providers 0.49 FTE and below: Annual Base Salary: $53,635.16 USD to $70,491.81 (hourly equivalent: $52.62 - $69.16)
Sign-on bonus: $2,500
All of the above is pro rated on FTE.
Job Summary
The Dental Hygienist provides dental care to all age groups in accordance with the State of Washington Department of Licensing and professional scope of practice. In addition, the Hygienist provides diagnostic and therapeutic dental services to Community Health Center of Snohomish County patients, while making reasonable and sound assessments and treatment plans in consultation with a supervising dentist.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Reads, speaks, understands and writes proficiently in English.
Works independently and is self-directed.
Works effectively in a team environment.
Organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates multiple activities and tasks.
Works with initiative, energy and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
Produces work in high quantity and quality.
Problem-solves with creativity and ingenuity.
Remains calm and effective in high pressure and emergency situations.
Knowledge of dental terminology.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Outlook
Preferred:
Bilingual skills.
Education
High school graduate or equivalent.
Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene.
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene.
Experience
Preferred:
Customer service related experience working with the general public (1 year).
Digital imaging familiarity.
CDT-5 coding experience.
Healthcare information systems, such as electronic health record and practice management systems experience.
Working with low income, multi-ethnic populations.
Credentials
Dental Hygienist license with the State of Washington.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED) certification.
Successful completion of CHC's credentialing and privileging review upon hire and recredentialing as appropriate.
Other
Verified immunity to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and varicella (chickenpox). Immunity may be demonstrated through vaccination records or titer results. Medical or religious accommodation requests may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Job Specific Functions/Performance:
Provides therapeutic dental services to current patients and emergency dental services to non-regular clinic patients within the scope of practice as stated by the State of Washington Department of Licensing and within the scope of the CHC Dental Program and while under supervision of a CHC Dental Clinician.
Works as part of a primary care team with CHC staff, providers, and other community dental care providers.
Assures integration of patient education into all treatment phases.
Makes reasonable and sound dental assessments and treatment plans in consultation with the supervising dentist.
Consults with appropriate providers as necessary.
Assists in identification of special needs of CHC patients and works with staff to address those needs.
Reviews patient medical history and dental records, charts and other pertinent information.
Documents encounters in an accurate and timely manner.
Responds to quality issues as recommended by the Quality Assurance Plan. Participates in ongoing identification of performance and process quality improvement opportunities of the department and the organization and the formulation and implementation of actions to achieve improvements. May serve on the Dental Quality Improvement Committee.
Participates as a team member with all clinical staff to assure services meet or exceed the expectations of clients, coworkers, the public, and community standards.
Adheres to attendance standards in order to perform the job functions for daily operations and/or continuity of patient care.
