Dental Hygienist

Hiring 5+ Dental Hygienists to support various locations!

Needs for Rainier Beach location
Needs for Meridian location
Would love people open to floating various locations
Open to full time or part time
Temp to hire or contract
Standard shift is 4x10s
Open to new grads, used to students

Purpose

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients in a clinical setting under the direction of a dentist. They also document the treatment, communicate with patients and refer to partners as appropriate.

Direct Patient Care

Assess oral disease including periodontal disease, dental caries, and oral pathology
Make reasonable and sound dental assessments and communicate to patient or other providers
Provides high quality dental care to patients, in accordance with licensure requirements and policies and procedures
Confident in performing all aspects of hygiene including prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, application of sealants and fluoride, and radiographs
Prepping, stocking, preparing operatories, and assists with sterilization of instruments
Assures integration of patient education into all treatment phases and partners with patients to achieve optimal oral health that meets the needs of the patient
Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients
Obtains history and physical appropriate to dental needs/care
Stays abreast of new innovations, changing practice guidelines and standards to deliver safe, effective, and evidence based care to patients, via continuing education and professional development
Practice universal precautions, appropriate infection control, and sterilization processes, as defined by policies and procedures

Indirect Patient Care

Reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information prior to providing care
Consults with appropriate providers and makes recommendations to the provider for outside referrals as needed
Documents all patient visits, communication, referrals, and prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner, in compliance with guidelines
Participate in developing and utilizing practice guidelines and procedures, using disease registries, participating in audits, and being involved with risk management and utilization management programs
Other duties may be assigned by supervisor

Admin Work

Assists the Clinic Administrator and Site Dental Director in the planning and evaluation of effective clinic operations
Assist with meeting clinic quality improvement and operations goals, striving for an efficient, productive clinic
Attends and contributes at staff meetings, provider meetings, and other in service trainings
May participate in preceptorship of dental hygiene students, and/or as a clinical shadowing mentor

Required Skills:

Ability to work in a high pressure, time-sensitive, and complex health care environment
Ability to meet and comply with HIPAA/Confidentiality policies and procedures and to handle confidential and sensitive patient and staff information
Ability to work with individuals of varying ethnicities, socio-economic levels, cultures and sexual orientations
Demonstrates the ability to conduct discussions of a sensitive nature with staff and patients
Ability to build relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Ability to develop collaborative working relationships that foster a positive working environment with an emphasis on teamwork
Proficient with computers and the use of email and electronic medical records
Ability to communicate in person, email, and on the phone effectively

Preferred Skills: