Dental Hygienist

Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Toppenish
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

Job BriefWork 20-40 hours/week. Sign-on bonus $5,000 - $10,000 based on hours worked. Benefit package for both part and full time schedule. Additional pay for your bilingual skills.Employment duration:Full timeExempt Status:Non-exemptOffer Relocation?:NoID:12711Join our team as a Dental Hygienist at Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic in Toppenish, 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.Yakima County, Washington's fruit basket, is a hub of agricultural abundance, renowned for its hops, apples, grapes, cherries, and asparagus exports. The area hosts a myriad of breweries, wineries, and cider houses, supporting various industries and farm-to-table initiatives. It sustains the livelihoods of migrant workers, warehouse staff, and food transportation sectors. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic ensures community health through accessible healthcare services and education initiatives.Position Highlights:Work 20 to 40 hours/week, with a flexible work schedule of 10-hour or 8-hour shifts$45.96 - $56.73/hour DOEAdditional pay for your bilingual skillsUp to $10,000 sign-on bonus based on number of hours worked - bonus is paid in your first paycheckAdditional pay for your bilingual skillsEligible for loan repayment programsPaid state license fees and additional paid time off plus annual reimbursement for continuing educationYVFWC Benefits:Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicineProfit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan availableGenerous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!As a Dental Hygienist, your tasks will include:Updating patient records, conducting X-ray procedures, charting, and preparing exam toolsProviding periodontal care and preventive treatment, performing dental restorative procedures, performing expanded functions, and administering anesthesiaEducating patients on oral hygiene, assisting in infection control, and participating in dental education program development along with other assigned tasksQualifications:Graduation from a Dental Hygiene schoolActive WA state Dental Hygiene licenseCPR certificationBilingual (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 proceduresAbility to interact professionally with patients and colleagues of all agesEffective time management and resource utilization to efficiently complete work within set deadlinesHigh level of dexterity and coordinationBasic proficiency with Electronic Dental Records, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and ExcelOur mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!by Jobble

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