Dental Hygienist, Gresham Dental Office (30hrs, Days)

Kaiser; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to direct oral hygiene care for members ensuring they achieve optimal oral health. Responsibilities include patient care, education, and compliance with health standards. The role is part-time with travel required to various locations in Oregon.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Dental Hygienist License (Oregon)
• National Provider Identifier

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient oral hygiene care.
• Educate members about oral health.
• Document patient oral health data.

Skills

Patient care

Oral hygiene instruction

Data documentation

Education

Associates degree in applied science (Dental Hygiene)

Tools

Ultrasonic scalers

X-ray equipment

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:

• Regular scheduled day(s) off
  
• Work days set; location varies by day. Travel Gresham, Clackamas, Johnson Creek, Glisan, Eastmoreland, Rockwood, Grand, N Interstate, OR City Dental.
  
• See RDH CBA for details (ofnhp.org) re Short-Notice Float Def & Sched: Article 6.A.2.f & Article 10.A.3.d
  

PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Gresham,Gresham Dental Offices
HoursPerWeek : 30
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed
WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 06:00 PM
Job Schedule : Part-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W03 AFT Local 5017
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Dental Support
Department : Gresham Dental - Dental Office - 1008
Travel : Yes, 100 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.