Dental Hygienist

Siskiyou Community Health Center has a full-time opportunity for a Dental Hygienist located in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Under the general supervision of a qualified Dentist in a dental clinic setting, incumbent assesses patient needs, plans and delivers direct dental care and associated services to patients, and utilizes established dental hygiene protocol and procedures.

Why us? Learn more about our community health center, who we are, who we serve, and the beautiful area of Southern Oregon by following the link below for an introductory video under the "Employment" tab at www.siskiyouhealthcenter.com

To apply, please send a resume to humanresources@siskiyouhealthcenter.com.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Reimbursement of professional and licensing fees
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• In-house discounts
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off package
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Various health savings accounts
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Mercy flight membership
• Dependent care savings account
• Local gym/health club membership discounts
• Frequent employee celebrations and much more!

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Documents dental history or chief complaints. Assess dental condition and patient needs using patient screening procedure. Record and report pertinent observations. Collect data for studies of treatment efficacy.
2. Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygiene procedures; such as debridement, prophy, scaling and root planning, x-rays, application of sealants, temporary filling, and fluorides, and related procedures.
3. Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for outreach patients under the standing orders of the Chief Dental Officer.
4. Works independently with other members of the outreach team, administrators and teachers at the outreach locations, and dentally underserved children.
5. Documents dental history, records chief complaints, records and reports pertinent observations, and conducts standard patient relations in a standard dental clinical setting.
6. Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse reactions during treatment of patients.
7. Perform reasonable administrative and other responsibilities assigned by SCHC.
8. Prepares and delivers educational material and presentations to patients and families as well as all sectors of the community on topics pertaining to dental health, hygiene and prevention.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, and EXPERIENCE:

1. Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Oregon.
2. Limited Access Permit with proof of liability insurance.
3. Current CPR and First Aid certification.
4. Current Oregon driver’s license and proof of insurance.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL and ABILITIES:

1. Ability to work independently and with others.
2. Knowledge of Federal and State regulations and guidelines for the provision of care to dental patients.
3. Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental, periodontal, pathological, and associated conditions in dental patients.
4. Knowledge of patient screening, charting and medical history procedures and documentation.
5. Ability to perform a full range of established dental hygiene services and procedures.

Where we are located:

Nestled in the beautiful Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon, Grants Pass is home to Siskiyou Community Health Center, with additional facilities in Medford and Cave Junction. The Cave Junction Clinic is located approximately 29 miles from Grants Pass and 69 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Grants Pass, Medford, Ashland, and Jacksonville comprise the commercial and tourist hub of Southern Oregon and California's northernmost tip. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, endless opportunities to enjoy nature, and some of the kindest people you'll ever meet, southern Oregon is a great place to call home.

Additional Information

Siskiyou Community Health Center is an alcohol and drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.

For more information, explore our website at: www.siskiyouhealthcenter.com