（Full-time） Dental hygienist job at Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy

This Dental Hygienist position provides comprehensive preventive dental care and education to the patients of Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy and is committed to upholding the mission of the clinic, achieving patient clinical measures, and contributing to the wellness of the broader community.

This position will be part of a new dental care team that will provide dental services at the new and expanded Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy facility in Wheeler, Oregon. The new facility opens in early October 2025.

Duties:

• Conducts thorough dental cleanings and removes plaque, tartar, and stains from teeth.
• Performs dental examinations and assesses patients’ oral health.
• Performs dental x-rays and imaging of diagnostic quality.
• Applies fluoride treatments and sealants to prevent cavities.
• Educates patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care.
• Documents patient care and treatment plans in dental records.
• Assists the dentist during procedures as needed.
• Administers local anesthesia under the direction of the dentist.
• Takes impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts or scanned impressions.
• Performs perio charting of patients.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
• Completes all requirements to maintain an active license to practice as a Dental Hygienist in Oregon.

Memberships at community health/fitness/aquatics center
Employee-led wellness programs
Low stress, high quality of life

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday during health center hours, currently 8 am to 6 pm.
Flexible schedules available (4x10)
Day shifts; no weekend hours

Preference given to candidates with:

*Experience with advanced dental procedures
*Familiarity with dental software
*Certification in radiography
*Experience in pediatric dentistry
*Bilingual (Spanish/English)