（Full-time） Dental hygienist job at East Bend Health Center | Mosaic Community Health

Join the passionate team at Mosaic Community Health, located at 2084 NE Professional Court in beautiful Bend, Oregon.

At Mosaic, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle centered around community service, collaboration, and a deep appreciation for work-life balance and the great outdoors. Our schedules are thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of our patients while prioritizing your well-being as a professional.

Flexible Work Options:

- 0Full-time (30 - 40 hours/week)
- Part-time (20 hours/week)
- Per diem (up to 20 hours/week)

Your Opportunity:

As a Dental Hygienist at Mosaic, you are a vital part of our integrated care team. You’ll provide essential preventative care and education to help patients achieve lasting oral health. Teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

What We Offer:

- Competitive pay
- Flexible shift options
- Career growth opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits
- Generous time off
- Loan repayment program options
- Continuing education (CME) support
- 401(k) with employer match
- Relocation
…and more!

Responsibilities include Patient Care & Supporting Clinical Operations:

- Provides treatment and education to adult and pediatric patients with the goal of controlling and preventing oral health disease such as caries and periodontal disease
- Reviews the medical and dental histories for evidence of conditions which may alter or complicate dental treatment or services
- Gives direct patient care by providing thorough and gentle prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, sealants, patient education, periodontal examinations, periodontal scaling and root planning, selective polishing, overhang removal, application of desensitizing agents, oral cancer examination.
- Charts and dates each patient’s periodontal health.
- Acts as a liaison to coordinate and collaborate, implementation and evaluation of on and offsite community Dental Education and Preventive programs, implementation, - presentations and services to include but not limited to; schools, care centers and organizations.

Experience, Education, Licenses & Certifications:

- Dental Hygiene Degree
- License to practice hygiene and deliver local anesthetic in Oregon

Skills & Knowledge:

- Comprehensive knowledge of oral hygiene care in outpatient settings.
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of modern oral hygiene and periodontal patient care.
- Awareness of the public health, social and economic factors which impact on the overall health, and more specifically the oral health of their patients.
- Knowledge and practice of preventative dentistry and ability to instruct patients individually and in groups.
- Knowledge of medical record keeping and dental charting.
- Skill in the techniques of oral hygiene procedures and the use of equipment, instruments, and materials.
- Skill in cleaning teeth and examining mouth and teeth for abnormalities.

Your ability to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds is crucial. Strong interpersonal and communications skills are a must. Must have excellent oral communication skills. Bonus points for Spanish speaking abilities!

Monday to Friday