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

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente recherche un hygiéniste dentaire qualifié pour fournir des soins d'hygiène bucco-dentaire. Ce rôle implique l'éducation des membres sur leur état dentaire et le maintien de normes cliniques. Le candidat idéal aura un diplôme d'hygiène dentaire, une licence valide, et de bonnes compétences en communication.

Qualifications

• Diplôme d'un programme accrédité en hygiène dentaire avec un minimum de diplôme associé.
• Licence d'hygiéniste dentaire (Oregon) requise.
• Certificat de soutien de base à la vie requis.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des soins dentaires d'hygiène directement aux membres du programme.
• Collecte de données et documentation sur la santé dentaire des patients.
• Maintenir une zone de travail conforme aux normes de santé et de sécurité.

Skills

Communication

Éducation des patients

Gestion des risques

Education

Diplôme en hygiène dentaire (associé)

Tools

Équipement de radiographie

Scalers ultrasoniques

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:

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


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