Dental Hygienist

Cherry Hill Free Clinic; Keizer (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic in Keizer, Oregon, seeks a dedicated dental hygiene professional to deliver high-quality preventive care. You will screen patients, review medical histories, and perform routine dental hygiene procedures to support oral health for the community.

The role emphasizes precise documentation, infection control, and patient education, with a compassionate bedside manner as you work with a team to ensure accessible care for patients in Keizer and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Trained and credentialed to perform dental hygiene procedures.
• Strong attention to detail in patient documentation.
• Excellent patient communication and bedside manner.
• Commitment to infection control and clinical best practices.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients and assess oral health needs.
• Collect, review, and document medical history information accurately.
• Perform preventive dental hygiene procedures.
• Maintain clear, complete clinical documentation.
• Support patient education and oral health maintenance.

Skills

Dental hygiene procedures

Accurate patient documentation

Patient communication

Infection control practices

Job description

Provide high-quality preventive dental care to help patients maintain optimal oral health. Conduct patient screening, review and document medical histories, and deliver dental hygiene procedures as part of routine preventive services.

Key duties

• Screen patients and assess oral health needs
• Collect, review, and document medical history information accurately
• Perform preventive dental hygiene procedures
• Maintain clear, complete clinical documentation
• Support patient education and oral health maintenance

Qualifications & Skills

• Training and credentials to perform dental hygiene procedures
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in patient documentation
• Excellent patient communication and bedside manner
• Commitment to infection control and clinical best practices