Dental Hygienist

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland seeks a registered Dental Hygienist for the Russell Street Dental Clinic in North Portland. Under the supervision of a licensed dentist, you will train patients in dental hygiene and provide preventive and therapeutic prophylaxis.

This role may include chairside dental assistance and, if licensed for expanded functions, taking x-rays and administering local anesthetic. Applicants must be licensed and demonstrate reliability and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry as a Dental Hygienist.
• Evidence of reliable attendance, punctuality and past performance.
• Strong tact, discretion, confidentiality and diplomacy.
• Ability to read, write and understand English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Train patients in dental hygiene and render preventive and therapeutic oral prophylaxis.
• Provide chairside dental assistance and, if licensed for expanded functions, take x-rays and administer local anesthetic.
• Support dental clinic operations and maintain patient records.

Skills

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Tact and discretion

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

Nitrous Certification

Minimum 1 year of dental hygiene experience

Job description

Department Overview

The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and quality patient care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care.

Department Overview

The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and quality patient care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care.

Function/Duties of Position

The OHSU School of Dentistry is looking for a registered Dental Hygienist for the OHSU Dental Clinics located at the OHSU Russell Street Dental Clinic in North Portland. The Dental Hygienist, under the supervision of a licensed dentist, trains patients in dental hygiene and renders preventive and therapeutic oral prophylaxis. Some employees in this class provide chair side dental assistance and, if licensed for expanded functions, may take patient x-rays and administer local anesthetic agents.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry as a Dental Hygienist
• Demonstrable record of reliable attendance, punctuality and proven successful performance at past and present employers
• Demonstrated exemplary tact, discretion, confidentiality and diplomacy
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and understand written and oral instructions in EnglishDemonstrated record of exemplary customer service Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
• Minimum 1 year of dental hygiene experience
• Experience working in a public health dental clinic
• Teaching/Education of hygiene students Nitrous Certification

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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