Dental Hygienist 2

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Dental Hygienist 2 for the Monroe Correctional Complex located in Monroe, WA.

• Record health histories
• Take and record blood pressure and vital signs
• Perform head and neck exam
• Oral inspection and measuring of periodontal pockets
• Patient education in oral hygiene
• Take intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs and photographs
• Give pre-operative and post-operative instructions
• Give fluoride treatments
• Deliver oral antibiotic prophylaxis as prescribed by a dentist
• Administer local anesthetic agents and adjunctive procedures
• Apply topical anesthetic agents
• Oral prophylaxis and removal of deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth
• Sterilize equipment and disinfect operatories
• Perform deep cleanings (Scaling/root planning)
• Place retraction cord
• Place a temporary filling after diagnosis and examination by the dentist
• Pack and medicate extraction areas
• Remove soft-tissue under gingiva (curettage)
• Administer local anesthetic agents and adjunctive procedures
• Place restorations into the cavity prepared by the dentist
• Place approved medications (antimicrobials) prescribed by the dentist under the gingiva
• Facilitate the functions of the dental clinic
• Coordinates with the assigned Patient Services Representative to accurately schedule patients for dental hygiene services
• Cooperates with other health services and custody staff to ensure continuity of care and security and safety of the staff and patients
• Communicates effectively in written and/or spoken English with incarcerated individuals, vendors, and other staff members
• Perform other duties as assigned by dentists and/or Health Care Managers
• Perform other duties to ensure the order and cleanliness of the dental clinic

• Unrestricted license to practice Dental Hygiene in Washington State
• Two years of experience in clinical dentistry
• Maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers

• Health insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid sick leave
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Dependent care assistance
• Deferred compensation
• Generous retirement plan

The Department of Corrections is committed to improving public safety by positively changing lives.