Registered Dental Hygienist bei King County, WA

About the Department

Community Based Oral Health Registered Dental Hygienists work under the clinical supervision of a Dentist in a variety of dental settings doing preparation and prevention procedures and other related duties as required in a dental clinic and/or community program. This full-time Career Service position will work 9 months (school year) in the Oral Health Field Program based at Eastgate Public Health Center which provides community-based services, primarily in schools. For the other 3 months (Summer), the position will work out of the float pool as a clinical dental hygienist for Community Health Services and Jail Health Services dental clinics throughout King. Working in JHS dental clinics requires passing a background check and obtaining approval from the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention. Float Pool assignments are made based on business needs. The position is expected to be able to travel to all clinics. This career service Dental Hygienist position will be an active team member in the Community Based Oral Health Dental Program, assisting in program development, community assessment, implementation, program evaluation and dental clinic support.

In addition to the traditional Dental Hygienist job duties, CBOHP Dental Hygienists do a variety of duties that includes School/Community Based Oral Health Services primarily in elementary schools, Daycare/Early Learning Centers. During the academic school year, the team mainly consists of Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants and Administrative Specialist doing Community Outreach, data collection and analysis, and working with other Community Partners. During the Summer months, the team works out of the float pool to support our 5 dental clinics and Jail Health Services doing traditional four handed dentistry. This is a full-time Career Service position. Career Service positions are eligible for benefits. As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King Jr, one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations' history, King County is a vibrant community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is seeking a Bilingual Spanish speaking Registered Dental Hygienist to join our vibrant and diverse team with the Community Based Oral Health Field Program. Community Based Oral Health Dental hygienists work under the clinical supervision of a Dentist in a variety of dental preparation and prevention procedures and other related duties as required in a dental clinic and/or community program. This full-time Career Service position will work 9 months (school year) in the Oral Health Field Program based at Eastgate Public Health Center which provides community-based services, primarily in schools. For the other 3 months (Summer), the position will work out of the float pool as a clinical dental hygienist for Community Health Services and Jail Health Services dental clinics throughout King. Working in JHS dental clinics requires passing a background check and obtaining approval from the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention. Float Pool assignments are made based on business needs. The position is expected to be able to travel to all clinics.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule

This is a 32hr = 0.80 FTE. The work schedule varies slightly based on oral health/school schedule and the dental clinics. Standard oral health program hours are Tuesday through Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm. (This may vary per school district and is subject to change to accommodate operational needs) Evening, weekend work and driving is required for this position. Workdays and hours will be determined at time of hire. This may vary based on program operational needs.  

Work Location

The work associated with this position will be performed through onsite work. The successful candidate may be expected to report to the office for onsite work typically (4 times per week).  The frequency of onsite work may vary based on business or operational needs and be adjusted accordingly. The primary onsite location is (Eastgate Public Health Center - 14350 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98007, will support other King County locations as well).  Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Position Duties

The following duties are performed in the community-based program and dental clinics: 

• Perform limited oral evaluations and risk assessments. 
• Require at least one (1) year of experience. 
• Require to drive to worksites
• Require a valid WA State Driver's License
• Assist in planning and conducting preventative health programs. 
• Conduct in-service workshops for community groups. 
• Apply dental sealants and other topical preventive agents in clinical and community-based settings.
• Maintain statistics and records of oral health status of targeted groups. 
• Develop oral health education programs. 
• Operate oral evacuation system, air/water spray, etc. both in the clinics and in community settings with portable dental equipment. 
• Perform accurate charting using Electronic Dental Record (EPIC/WISDOM). 
• Perform other duties as allowed by the Washington State Dental Practice Act 18.32 and 18.26. 
• Maintain operatories and dental spaces in good working order and ensure compliance with OSHA/WISHA requirements. Comply with OSHA/WISHA standards in both clinical and community settings. 
• Clean and sterilize dental instruments in accordance with State and Federal requirements. 
• Educate patients in oral hygiene and anticipatory guidance health behaviors, provide group presentations primarily for sealant projects. 
• Complete client registrations, billing, and conduct follow-up with patients/families as needed. 
• Responsible for accurate completion of encounters as per Dental Program/Business Revenue Unit Policies and Procedures and Medicaid billing guidelines.
•  Responsible for accurate data entry and analysis for community-based program using statistical computer programs. 
• Maintain files as well as related treatment and client education records. Maintain community site files and information. 
• Maintain supply of educational materials. 
• Maintain dental supply inventory and prepare supply orders. 
• Maintain dental equipment (clinical and portable) and process repairs. 
• Make patient reminder calls and follow up on missed appointments daily. Reschedule appointments as necessary. Contact community sites to schedule dates and follow up with information gathering related to community services. 
• Do data entry and program evaluations for reports.
•  Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Ideal Candidate:

• Completion of at least a two-year accredited dental hygiene program. 
• Washington State Dental Hygiene license. 
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in dental hygiene. 
• Effective communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to establish working relationships in a team setting involving oral health care providers, staff, clients, parents, school officials and community leaders. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with clients of diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds as well as the ability to work with clients for whom English is a second language. 
• Demonstrated skill in working with diverse populations, ages and cultures. 
• Demonstrated ability to address conflict in a direct and professional manner. 
• Experience working with both in-person and telephonic interpreters in a clinical setting. 

• In addition to the to the above, the most competitive will have these desired qualifications 
• Bilingual Spanish speaking and writing. This skill is highly desired but will not disqualify you from being considered. 
• Experience in a public/community health center and clinic setting desired. 
• Experience with using EPIC patient management software systems to register, check in, check out, collect payments, and schedule clients. 
• Applicants bilingual in English and Arabic, Mandarin, or Cantonese are encouraged to apply. This skill is highly desired but will not disqualify you from being considered 
• The selected candidate will be required to pass a thorough background investigation. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law 
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their training. 
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools; therefore, candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work. Experience in dental billing and coding.

Other Qualifications

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King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

Open to all qualified candidates who meets the minimum qualifications.

Application Process

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application(The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions(The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Resume

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR ( if applicable).
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. (and Pre-employment Physical, if applicable).
• For more information on our selection process, please refer towww.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visithttps://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Union Membership

Local 8

Contact

For more information about the application process please contact Alexis Owens at[email protected]