Dental Hygienist, KP Dental at Keizer Station (20hrs, Days)

Kaiser Permanente; Keizer (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist to deliver comprehensive oral hygiene care and education to members. The ideal candidate will possess an associates degree in dental hygiene and be licensed in the state of Oregon, ensuring high-quality patient services and compliance with health standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associates degree.
• Dental Hygienist License in Oregon is required.
• Basic Life Support certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient oral hygiene care including prevention and restorative services.
• Document patient oral health data in compliance with policy.
• Maintain a clinical environment according to health and safety standards.

Skills

Oral hygiene instruction

Data collection

Education and motivation

Education

Associates degree in applied science from an accredited dental hygiene program

Tools

Ultrasonic scalers

Handpieces

X-ray equipment

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:

• 2/10; available Mon, Tues, Fri, variable Sat.


• Days-Times vary. Travel North Lancaster, Skyline, Valley River