Dental Hygienist in Tigard, Part-time, Flexible Hours

Job Description

Job Description

Minimum Requirements :

Valid Oregon Dental Hygiene license

BLS (Basic Life Support) / CPR certification or willingness to achieve certification shortly after commencing employment

X-ray certification

Local anesthesia certification

A minimum of one year clinical experience as a Dental Hygienist is preferred.

Willingness to provide hygiene services using a guided biofilm therapy model, although experience is not required.

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to meet the physical requirements and demands of an active position, including but not limited to : extended durations of standing, walking, stooping, bending and sitting; manual dexterity; good hand-eye coordination; visual abilities (depth perception, ocular focus, close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision), and adequate hearing to perform daily work. Must be able to adjust physically and emotionally to a spontaneous, fast-paced and hectic environment.

The Ideal Hire :

Is a team player. We are an interdependent team and we help each other out to get things done and take care of patients.

Has a positive attitude.

Is growth-oriented and has a willingness to learn.

Has good self-awareness and a drive for improvement.

Is adaptable. We are a growing practice and team. No two days are the same, and we value team members who can see a need and fill it.

Has high standards for patient care.

Has empathetic and educational communication skills. We strive to understand, accept, inform, and motivate patients to help them achieve oral health.

Has great time management skills. We value our time and our patients’ time and strive to stick to the schedule.

Is proficient with computer systems. We currently use Dentrix, Dexis, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Practice by Numbers, and Slack, and we will continue to incorporate new hardware and software to improve efficiency and patient care.

Job Duties & Responsibilities :

Provide comprehensive dental hygiene treatment to patients to promote oral health.

Assess patient oral health conditions, measure and record vital signs, review health history, dental charts, and radiographs to plan appropriate treatments

Document dental history or chief complaints of patients; record and report pertinent observations and treatment rendered

Take diagnostic quality radiographs of patients as prescribed by doctor following practice protocol for standard of care

Utilize intraoral cameras and intraoral scanners to document oral conditions and educate patients

Evaluate the periodontal status of every patient and communicate concerns with the doctor and the patient

Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and polishing for patients as appropriate

Administer local anesthetic

Remove calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth

Apply preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)

Educate patients on the benefits of ideal periodontal health and offer encouragement to motivate patients to remain or get healthy

Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment and recommended treatment per practice protocol

Promote ideal dentistry by discovering areas of concern and and communicate these to patient and the doctor

Discuss previously diagnosed treatment that remains incomplete with patients and build value for the doctor’s recommendations for care

Communicate with patients at the end of the procedure about the next appointment by informing the patients about what the treatment is, how long it will take and when the doctor wants to see the patient back

Effectively and clearly communicate with team members, including the dentist, dental assistants, and front office staff

Maintain strict compliance with state, federal, and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, ADA)

Manage the cleanliness and order of the ops, following the setup and close per office protocol and following OSHA and infection control guidelines

Perform sterilization of instruments and equipment

Maintains equipment including keeping instruments sharp

Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients

Engage in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of innovations and practices in dental hygiene

How we support our employees :

We promote work / life balance. It’s important that we enjoy our time at the office, but also that we’re able to have time outside of the office. Lunch breaks are required and using your PTO to take well-earned vacation is encouraged.

A great work schedule. We have an alternating work week of 4 days per week that allows us a 4-day weekend every other week. We finish seeing patients at 4 : 00 every day, so even after notes and closing up, we can be out of the office by 4 : 30, often earlier.

We make sure you have sufficient training. We want you to be comfortable and confident in your job and we provide initial and ongoing training. Growth and improvement are important, so we welcome suggestions you have for improvements in the practice.

We provide great benefits which promote overall employee well-being. We want you to take care of your own physical and financial health.

Benefits Offered :

Paid Time Off Starting at 3 weeks / yr for full time employees. PTO starts accruing immediately upon hire with no waiting period.

Paid Holidays 6 Paid Holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day). We also try to align our clinic schedule so that many of the Monday holidays fall on our regular days off.

Retirement SIMPLE IRA with employer match up to 3% of your income.

Medical Reimbursement for medical expenses, including premiums, copays, and other qualified expenses through a QSEHRA

Dental Generous In-house dental benefits for employees and immediate family members.

Continuing Education We provide annual training and certification on OSHA, HIPAA, Infection Control, and CPR. We also provide additional education / training opportunities on a case by case basis.

About Tualatin Valley Dental

We are a small but growing office dedicated to providing excellent dental care. To us, that means being friendly and empathetic, listening to patient concerns, completing thorough evaluation and diagnosis, educating patients on the condition of their oral health, providing solutions and suggestions, and working together with patients to overcome any obstacles.

We value technology to aid in diagnosis and treatment (and make our lives easier!). We use digital sensors, intraoral cameras, online patient history and consent forms, and will be adding intraoral scanners for diagnosis and for digital impressions.

We value continual improvement and growth. We ask our patients to continually improve their OHI, and believe we should continually improve our own skills and offerings. We value continuing education and staying up to date with treatment protocols and materials.

We offer a range of clinical services including prevention, treatment of periodontal disease, fillings, crowns, root canals, cosmetic dentistry, dentures, and sedation (nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation).

We are a no-drama team that supports each other and works together. You can expect a teammate to help you when you need a hand and we expect you to offer a hand when you can.