Description

At Arrow Dental, LLC, we're passionate about helping you on your journey to be better. We are seeking a Dental Hygienist to work full time at our Dental Clinic in Milwaukie. This position will promote dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, scaling, root planning and periodontal maintenance; provides oral cancer screenings; takes radiographs; charts existing conditions, decay and disease; performs procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. Arrow Dental is currently offering a sign on bonus of $7,500 for this position.

Arrow Dental is an Oregon-based dental care organization that offers routine care, restorative therapy and other specialty services to Medicaid and private insurance members throughout the state of Oregon.

Clinic hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:30 m-5:30pm.

Benefits:
Competitive pay
Medical and Dental
401k with employer match
FSA, Voluntary Benefits and Employee Assistant Program
PTO and paid company holidays
Continuing education allowance each calendar year
Our clinics are eligible for the loan repayment program

Pay Range: $48.96 to $61.20 per hour (depending on experience). Actual pay is based on qualifications. Applicants who do not exceed the minimum qualifications will only be eligible for the low end of the pay range.

Required Skills:

01. Registered Dental Hygienist with an active Oregon License

02. Follows ADHA Professional Code of Ethics

03. Two years dental office experience preferred

04. Dental practice management software experience helpful

05. BLS for Healthcare Providers

06. Participate effectively as a team player

07. Nitrous certification a plus

08. Digital radiography experience a plus

09. Excellent reading, oral and written communication skills

10. Ability to speak a second language helpful

11. Ability to interact professionally, patiently and courteously

12. Good problem solving and decision-making skills

13. Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced clinic

14. Maintain confidentiality and project a professional business image

15. Ability to come to work on time and on a daily basis

Primary Functions :
Prepare treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols
Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing and seating patient
Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests
Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment
Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health
Completes dental prophys and periodontal scaling and root planning as appropriate
Completes periodontal charting and takes radiographs
Applies fluoride and other cavity-preventing agents as necessary
Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by cleaning and polishing removable appliances
Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies
Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions
Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital sign and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
Maintains safe and clean working environment; complies with procedures, rules, and regulations
Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols
Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follows manufacturer's instructions; maintains equipment inventories
Maintains hygiene supplies inventory; places orders for supplies; verifies receipt of supplies
Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications
Other duties as assigned
Prepare treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols

Arrow Dental seeks to allow equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Arrow Dental values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We aim to demonstrate our commitment to diversity through all our business practices and invite applications from candidates that share our commitment to this diversity. Our diverse experiences and perspectives help us become a stronger organization. Let's be better together.

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