CHAS Health·Cheney, Washington
The Hygienist will improve the overall health of the communities served by providing oral health care to adults and children. Essential duties include performing dental cleanings, applying preventive materials, administering local anesthesia, and providing oral hygiene instructions.
From the beginning, we strongly believe that all people have the right to high-quality health care. Our goal is to remove barriers to care and provide high-quality, evidence-based care in a place that is convenient – in your neighborhood. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their situation.
$96,600.00 - $146,116.00
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Competitive Compensation & Exceptional Benefits at CHAS Health
Join a workforce that values your expertise as much as your wellbeing! CHAS Health's comprehensive compensation package
includes:
Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees! $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
Work/life balance—enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.
Tuition assistance and student loan repayment—let CHAS Health pay for your education!
Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.
CME and license fee reimbursement—we've got you covered.
*Offered benefits dependent upon employee eligibility and criteria
Job Description: Competitive Compensation & Exceptional Benefits at CHAS Health
Join a workforce that values your expertise as much as your wellbeing! CHAS Health's comprehensive compensation package
includes:
Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees! $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
Work/life balance—enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.
Tuition assistance and student loan repayment—let CHAS Health pay for your education!
Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.
CME and license fee reimbursement—we've got you covered.
*Offered benefits dependent upon employee eligibility and criteria
Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing oral health care to adults and children as follows:
Graduation from an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program required. Previous experience in a community dental clinic preferred. Valid hygienist licensure from Washington State Department of Health or Idaho Board of Dentistry required at time of hire. Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicaid, etc.) Valid driver’s license and insurance required.
Must have or be eligible to obtain an extended access dental hygiene restorative endorsement through the Idaho Board of Dentistry within 1 year of hire.
Must have valid hygienist unlimited licensure from Washington State Department of Health within 1 year of hire.
Excellent customer service, oral and written communications skills required. Compassion for patients required. Must be able to work well in team environment. Ability to multi-task in fast-paced work environment, with ability to anticipate future needs. Computer skills required. Knowledge in surgical and restorative dental assisting required. BLS (CPR/AED) required. Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.
Hygienists are required to stand under one-third of the day; while sitting and being mobile are required one-third to two-thirds of the time.
They are required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over two-thirds of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms.
Climbing, kneeling or crouching occurs less than one-third of the time; while balancing, stooping and crouching occur between one-third and two-thirds of the day.
Communicating by talking / hearing occurs over two-thirds of the day.
Smelling occurs between one-third and two-thirds of the day.
Amount of time spent lifting or exerting force is about 30% for up to 10 pounds.
Rarely is there a need to lift more than 11 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
#INDHP
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CHAS Health will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CHAS Health does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates must graduate from an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program and hold valid licensure from the Washington State Department of Health or Idaho Board of Dentistry. Previous experience in a community dental clinic is preferred.
Market context
In Washington, dental roles often draw steady demand from practices serving growing communities and patients seeking preventive and restorative care. These positions can be competitive because employers may look for strong clinical skills, patient communication, and readiness to work with modern practice workflows; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you research time. Before applying, confirm the licensure expectations and review whether the listed insurance and leave benefits fit your needs.
