Dental Hygienist 2 - Snoqualmie

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."

Job Class: Dental Hygienist 2
Location: Snoqualmie, WA
Closes:  Open until filled
Salary: $32.56 -$43.80 hourly - The salary does not include an additional 5% premium pay for employees working in King County or an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium.
Schedule: Part Time Permanent, 24 hours per week, days/hours are flexible.

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.

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

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

Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles.

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

• Possess expertise in providing services to urban youth and an understanding of juvenile offender behavior.

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) was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children, youth, and families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other socioeconomic factors. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.

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 at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.

This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than 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 David Ozment (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at david.ozment@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or emailsupport@neogov.com.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.

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