Purpose

The Locum Dental Hygienist will work a per diem schedule and will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients in a clinical setting under the direction of a dentist. The Locum Dental Hygienist will develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients, perform patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist. Work in partnership and joint accountability with other team members to achieve Neighborcare's Mission, Guiding Principles, Service Commitments and Goals.

In this position you will:

Assess dental conditions and needs of patient; use patient screening procedures to include medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting; takes patient vital signs as required.  Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using establish dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures Documents dental history or chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate; documents lab procedures and ensures follow up on results in electronic dental records and electronic dental records and electronic health records Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.  May provide supervision of or training for students assigned to Neighborcare Health as part of their professional education

Key Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Enjoys working at the top of their scope and partnering with patients and other team members Values team work, problem solving, engagement and adaptability Embrace change and practices direct communication Ability to work with individuals of varying ethnicities, socio-economic levels, cultures, and sexual orientations

Required Qualifications

Completed an accredited dental hygiene program Active Dental Hygiene license with Washington State Department of Health CPR/BLS

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience as a Dental Hygienist

Our MissionThe mission of Neighborcare Health is to provide comprehensive health care to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care; respond with sensitivity to the needs of our culturally diverse patients; and advocate and work with others to improve the overall health status of the communities we serve.

About our Service Commitments
Our service commitments were created be staff members, leaders, board members and patients.  We use these as a guide and expectation for how we treat our patients and each other.  You may learn more about our service commitments here, https://neighborcare.org/about-us/service-commitments/

Serving patients Serving each other A warm welcome Caring Respect Working together Trusting Relationship

About us

For 50 years, Neighborcare Health has been caring for our neighbors with essential medical and dental care, counseling, outreach, health education and more in Seattle, Vashon, and our newest dental clinic in Olympia!  Our purpose is to improve health by engaging, educating, and empowering people in the communities we serve.  We are looking to hire the best talent to support our culturally diverse workplace and community. 

Compensation

The wage range for this position is a minimum $52.13/hour up to $72.33/hour maximum Compensation will be determined based on years of relevant experience The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, years of experience, location, qualifications, work schedule and other job-related reasons

Union:  Yes

Full job description will be provided during the interview process.