Dental Hygienist, North Interstate Office (

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is seeking a Dental Hygienist for their North Interstate Office in Portland. The role involves directing oral hygiene care, performing patient treatments, and educating members on maintaining their oral health. Applicants must have an associate's degree in dental hygiene and a valid Oregon Dental Hygienist License.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with an associate's degree in applied science.
• Dental Hygienist License required for Oregon.
• Basic Life Support certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oral hygiene care and educate patients on oral health.
• Document patient oral health status and comply with safety standards.
• Support office functions during downtime.

Skills

Patient Care

Oral Hygiene Education

Data Collection

Team Collaboration

Infection Control

Education

Associate's Degree in Applied Science

Tools

Dental Hygienist License (Oregon)

Basic Life Support Certification

Nitrous Oxide Permit

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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.

• 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.
  
  

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.
  
  

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• 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

• 3/10; Mon, Tues, Wed, variable Sat. Days off Thu & Fri.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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