Dental Hygienist - Upgraded pay and sign-on bonus

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Job description

Job Brief

$10,000 sign-on bonus paid in your first paycheck, generous benefits including paid state license fees and additional CE benefits. Position is eligible for loan repayment programs.

Employment duration:
Full time
Exempt Status:
Non-exempt
Offer Relocation?:
No
ID:
13774

Join our team as a Dental Hygienist at Lincoln Ave Medical Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job - we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

$45.96 - $56.73/hour DOE
$10,000 sign-on bonus with your first paycheck
Additional pay for your bilingual skills
Eligible for loan repayment
Paid state license fees and additional time off plus annual cash reimbursement for continuing education
100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You'll Do:

Conduct patient X-ray procedures and store X-rays
Complete periodontal charting and prepare tools for Provider exams
Perform preventative periodontal care and assist with restorations
Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide
Provide oral hygiene education and formulate treatment plans
Support infection control program and provide input for clinic efficiency improvements
May participate in the development, implementation, and coordination of dental education programs provided inside and outside the organization

Qualifications:

Graduation from a Dental Hygiene school
Active WA State Dental Hygiene license
CPR certification within 90 days of hire
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10 for bilingual differential pay
Knowledge of standard dental practices and current hygiene concepts
Skilled in dental anesthesia and restorative procedures
Ability to interact professionally with patients and colleagues of all ages
Effective time management and resource utilization to efficiently complete work within set deadlines
High level of dexterity and coordination
Basic proficiency with Electronic Dental Records, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at to learn more about this opportunity!

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