Dental Hygienist, Beaverton Dental Office (40hrs, Days)

Kaiser Permanente; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Beaverton, Oregon. The role involves directing oral hygiene care, educating patients, and maintaining a compliant clinical environment. Ideal candidates will possess a valid Oregon Dental Hygienist License and have a strong commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Dental Hygienist License (Oregon) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient oral hygiene care.
• Data collection and documentation of oral health.
• Maintain a clinical work area.

Skills

Oral Hygiene Instruction

Patient Care

Data Collection

Teamwork

Education

Associates 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:

• Provide direct patient oral hygiene care for program members, including comprehensive prevention, maintenance, and/or therapeutic dental treatment restorative services.


• Data collection and documentation pertaining to patients oral health in compliance with policy and procedure.


• Provide oral hygiene instruction and education.


• Maintain a work area appropriate to a clinical environment in compliance with environmental health and safety standards.


• Support other office functions during down time, ensuring a level of cooperation and positive work environment.


• Performs 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 License (Oregon)

• 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:

• Days/Times vary.