Dental Hygienist

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

The main responsibility of the Dental Hygienist is to provide dentalservices to patients ofSea .Mar Community Health Center consistent with his/her trainingfollowing the standardsestablished for this profession and allowed under his/her license fromthe State ofWashington Department of HealthResponsibilities and Duties:To practice dentistry in an ethical manner, meeting the standards ofthe dental hygiene profession and in accordance to the Washington State DentalPractice Act, pertaining to Dental Hygienists. To supervise the clinical activities of dental assistants accordingto the WashingtonState Dental Practice Act. To be current in basic life support (BLS) certification. To provide dental care under strict methods of aseptic control andin a manner that results in patient, staff and dentist safety. To acquire new knowledge and skills contributing to the provision ofhigh quality dental care.To coordinate patient care by seeking consultations from, or referralsto, other healthprofessionals, when necessary.To utilize staff and patients' time efficiently in order to maximizeproductivity andpatient satisfaction. To use the appropriate procedure codes consistent with the dentalservices rendered.To participate in designated Quality Improvement activities of theDental Programand of Sea Mar Community Health Centers, when assigned.To help make dental care available to the patients of Sea MarCommunity HealthCenter and to the public by participating in activities which promotedental and oralhealth in the community.To be able to perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications and SkillsHave a current and valid license from the State of WashingtonDepartment of Healthand a Dental Hygienist's Contract with Sea Mar Community HealthCenter.Provide dental hygiene services to patients under the supervision ofstaff dentists andthe administration of the Dental Director and the Corporation's ChiefExecutiveOfficer and meet the productivity goals established by Sea Mar.The dental hygienist supervises the clinical activities of the dentalassistants, dental traineesand/or volunteers who are assisting him/her.Have successfully completed a dental hygiene program, in an accreditedSchool of DentalHygiene, that has been approved by the State of Washington. Havesuccessfully completedthe national boards for dental hygienists.Have the ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific andtechnical journals,financial reports and legal documents. Must be able to respond tocommon inquiries orcomplaints from customers, regulatory agencies or other members of thehealth profession.Have the ability to calculate basic mathematical figures and amountssuch as discounts,proportions and percentages.Have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts anddraw valid conclusions.Have a basic understanding of the concepts of bio-statisticalanalyses.Proof of Covid Vaccine Required. Salary - Salary Plan, 0.00 USD Annual

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 27 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
• We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html