Part‑time Dental Hygienist – Lancaster Family Health Center, Salem, OR.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Graduation from an accredited Dental Hygiene program
* Active Dental Hygiene License with Restorative Function Endorsement
* CPR Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
* Bilingual English/Spanish preferred at a level 10
* Knowledge of standard dental practices and current hygiene concepts
* Ability to deliver care to patients of all ages and backgrounds
* Strong time‑management and organizational skills
* High level of manual dexterity and coordination
* Basic computer proficiency (Electronic Dental Records, Outlook, Word, Excel)
Position Highlights
* 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week)
* EMR system: EPIC
* $49.57–$61.34 per hour DOE
* Additional pay for bilingual skills (paid on hours worked)
* Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure – $5,000 total
o At Hire: $1,500
o At 180 days (6 months): $2,000
o At 12 months: $1,500
* Bonus pro‑rated based on Full‑Time Equivalency (FTE)
Benefits
* Loan repayment eligibility and state license fee payment
* Additional time off
* Annual reimbursement for continuing education
* 100% employer‑paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine)
* Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
* Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more
Responsibilities
* Provide preventative periodontal care including scaling, prophylaxis, root planing, sealants, and application of preventative agents
* Perform expanded functions as permitted by licensure, including placing and carving restorations and managing temporary crowns
* Take and manage dental X‑rays; complete periodontal charting and maintain accurate patient records
* Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia as needed
* Educate and counsel patients on oral hygiene and preventative care; develop hygiene treatment plans in collaboration with providers
* Assist providers during exams and ensure operatories and instruments meet infection‑control standards
* Support clinic efficiency, quality initiatives, and compliance with TJC, HRSA, and YVFWC requirements
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal‑opportunity employment.
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