Dental Hygienist 2 Part Time - Snoqualmie at Washington… · King…

Job Class: Dental Hygienist 2 Part-Time
Location: Snoqualmie, WA
Closes: Open until filled
Salary: $33.21 - $44.68 Hourly - The pay rate does not include an additional 5% premium pay for employees working in King County or an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Dental Hygienist 2 to provide dental health services to system-involved youth at Echo Glen Children's Center. The Dental Clinic boasts three chairs, a kind and patient dentist, and autonomy to provide high-quality dental care. Echo Glen Dental Hygienists enjoy rewarding work with underserved youth.

The Opportunity:
As an expanded duties hygienist, you will provide dental treatment services for younger male and female offenders, and also perform the duties of a dental assistant. As the only full-time job in the dental clinic, the Dental Hygienist is also responsible for the day-to-day operations. Our ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and technical skills. If you are looking for an opportunity to join an organization with a supportive, inclusive culture, apply today!

Some of what you will do:

• Record health histories.
• Take digital x-rays and dental photos.
• Complete intraoral inspections, including supra and subgingival scaling and root planning.
• Apply topical fluorides and fluoride varnish.
• Apply and adjust fissure sealants.
• Triage Resident emergency and Urgent care through consultation with the Dentist or other contracted dental specialists.
• Provide patient education in oral hygiene, diet for dental health, and disease prevention to individual Residents and campus-wide.
• Schedule and coordinate all off-campus consultations and dental appointments
• Schedule dental equipment repair services.
• Support the flow and maintenance of dental records.

Some of what you can do with additional certification:

• Administer local anesthetics.
• Place and remove rubber dams.
• Condense and carve amalgams.
• Polish amalgams.
• Place and remove temporary crowns and restorations.
• Place and polish composite restorations.

What we are looking for:
A valid Washington State Dental Hygienist license.
AND
Two years of experience as a Dental Hygienist.

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach a current resume detailing experience and education.

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.

This position requires a minimum of two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.

Benefits eligibility for this position may be different from what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact DCYF Recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.