Dental Hygienist - Part Time

Company : Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

Location : Walla Walla, WA, 99362

Posted Date : 7 October 2025

Job Type : Part Time

Category : Dental

Occupation : Dental Hygienist

Job Details

Join our team as a Part Time Dental Hygienist at Yakima Medical Dental Clinic in Walla Walla, WA!
Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40 clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
Position Highlights:

$49.10-$60.76/hour DOE
Additional 4% differential for your bilingual skills
Eligible for loan repayment programs paid state license fees
Additional CE time off plus annual cash reimbursement
$5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
- At Hire: $1,500.00
- At 180 days (6 months): $2,000.00
- At 12 months: $1,500.00
Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)

Benefits:

Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You'll Do:

Conduct patient X-ray procedures and store X-rays
Complete periodontal charting and prepare tools for Provider exams
Perform preventative periodontal care and assist with restorations
Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide
Provide oral hygiene education and formulate treatment plans
Support infection control program and provide input for clinic efficiency improvements
May participate in the development, implementation, and coordination of dental education programs provided inside and outside the organization

Qualifications:

Graduation from a Dental Hygiene school
Active WA State Dental Hygiene license or Limited Dental Hygiene License
CPR certification within 90 days of hire
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10
Knowledge of standard dental practices and current hygiene concepts
Skilled in dental anesthesia and restorative procedures
Ability to interact professionally with patients and colleagues of all ages
Effective time management and resource utilization to efficiently complete work within set deadlines
High level of dexterity and coordination
Basic proficiency with Electronic Dental Records, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at to learn more about this opportunity!