Dental Hygienist, Cascade Park Clinic (30hrs, Days)

Kaiser Permanente; Vancouver; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to provide comprehensive oral hygiene care and education to members. In this role, you will perform essential duties such as direct patient care, data documentation, and maintaining a safe clinical environment. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' oral health while working in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. If you're passionate about dental hygiene and committed to patient education, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program required.
• Experience in patient oral hygiene care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient oral hygiene care including prevention and therapeutic treatment.
• Educate members on oral health and maintain a compliant work area.

Skills

Oral Hygiene Care

Patient Education

Data Collection

Infection Control

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Associate Degree in Applied Science

Tools

X-ray Equipment

Ultrasonic Scalers

Handpieces

Job description

Job Summary:

The Registered Dental Hygienist directs oral hygiene care for KPDCP members including comprehensive prevention, maintenance, therapeutic dental treatment and/or restorative services. The RDH educates members of their oral status, motivating them to achieve and maintain optimum oral health.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Provide direct patient oral hygiene care for program members, including comprehensive prevention, maintenance, and/or therapeutic dental treatment restorative services.
2. Data collection and documentation pertaining to patients' oral health in compliance with policy and procedure.
3. Provide oral hygiene instruction and education.
4. Maintain a work area appropriate to a clinical environment in compliance with environmental health and safety standards.
5. Support other office functions during down time, ensuring a level of cooperation and positive work environment.
6. Perform other duties as requested.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

+ N/A

Education

+ Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associates degree in applied science.

License, Certification, Registration

• Dental Hygienist (Washington)
• National Provider Identifier
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• Please note: WA Initial and Renewable Limited License are not acceptable.
• Please note: Local anesthesia endorsement is for Oregon Dental Hygiene license only, this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license.
• X-ray equipment - Daily.
• Ultrasonic scalers - Daily for deposit removal.
• Handpieces - Daily for polishing teeth and fillings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nitrous oxide permit
• Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment
• Basic computer skills
• Restorative function endorsement (Oregon Dental Hygiene license only - this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license)

Notes:

+ 3/10; Mon, Tue, Weds, variable Sat. Off work Thu & Fri.

+ Full WA license required, including restoration. Travel Salmon Creek and Longview Dental.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Dental Hygienist, Cascade Park Clinic (30hrs, Days)

LOCATION: Vancouver, Washington

REQNUMBER: 1346030

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.