Dental Hygienist, Gresham Office (20hrs, Days)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to provide comprehensive dental care to members. This role includes performing therapeutic treatments, educating patients, and complying with health standards in a dynamic clinical environment. Ideal candidates will possess accreditation and a valid Oregon license.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a recognized dental hygiene program with an associate's degree.
• Must hold a Dental Hygienist License in Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient oral hygiene care including preventive and restorative services.
• Document data pertaining to patients' oral health according to policies.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices.

Skills

Oral hygiene instruction

Patient care

Data documentation

Infection control knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program

Associate's degree in applied science

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


• See RDH CBA for details (ofnhp.org) re Short-Notice Float Def & Sched: Article 6.A.2.f & Article 10.A.3.d


• 2/10 - Thu, Fri


• Workdays set; location varies by day.


• Travel Clackamas, Johnson Creek, Glisan, Eastmoreland, Rockwood, Grand, Oregon City, N Interstate Dental.