The Dental Hygienist works in collaboration with a dental team to provide dental care and education to patients while utilizing interpersonal skills to motivate them in maintaining oral health wellness
Job Summary
The Dental Hygienist works in collaboration with a dental team to provide dental care and education to patients while utilizing interpersonal skills to motivate them in maintaining oral health wellness.
Essential duties include performing comprehensive assessments, administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide, and documenting all findings in the Electronic Dental Records system.
The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $54 to $63 per hour along with benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) match, and generous paid time off accrual.
Matching Summary
The Dental Hygienist works in collaboration with a dental team to provide dental care and education to patients while utilizing interpersonal skills to motivate them in maintaining oral health wellness.
Salary
Base: $54 - $63 USD per hour; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for incentive pay; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 5% match, PTO
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Apply dental hygiene process of care
Perform intra-oral and extra-oral exams
Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide
Document findings in Electronic Dental Records
Adhere to infection control and PPE policies
Nice-to-have
Bachelor's degree preferred
Flexible travel between locations
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Experience with nutritional counseling
Key Requirements
Current unrestricted Oregon dental hygiene license