Dental Hygienist

Job Brief

$8,000 sign-on bonus paid in your first paycheck. Additional pay for your bilingual skills. Generous benefit package and eligible for loan repayment programs. Work schedule is 4 days/week. Clinic hours are Monday-Friday only, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Employment duration:
Full time
Exempt Status:
Non-exempt
Offer Relocation?:
No
ID:
12826

Join our team as a Dental Hygienist at Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, 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.

Position Highlights:

$48.14-$59.57/hour DOE
$8,000 Sign-on bonus with your first paycheck
Additional pay for your bilingual skills
This position is eligible for loan repayment programs
Work Schedule: 4 days/week. Clinic hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, no weekends, nights, or holidays

Benefits:

100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Paid state license fees and additional paid time off plus annual reimbursement for continuing education
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, uniform allowance, and much more.

As a Dental Hygienist, your tasks will include:

Updating patient records, conducting X-ray procedures, charting, and preparing exam tools
Providing periodontal care and preventive treatment, performing dental restorative procedures, performing expanded functions, and administering anesthesia
Educating patients on oral hygiene, assisting in infection control, and participating in dental education program development along with other assigned tasks

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a Dental Hygiene school
Active WA state Dental Hygiene license
CPR certification within 90 days of employment
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred (level 10 to receive 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.