Dental Hygienist, North Interstate Office (

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is searching for a Registered Dental Hygienist to provide comprehensive oral hygiene care and prevention services. This role includes educating members on oral health, maintaining safety standards, and supporting the clinic's operations. Ideal candidates are licensed professionals with a commitment to enhancing patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum associates degree in applied science.
• Dental Hygienist License (Oregon) required.
• Basic Life Support certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient oral hygiene care and education.
• Data collection and documentation related to oral health.
• Maintain clinical environment and support other office functions.

Skills

Patient Care

Oral Hygiene Instruction

Documentation

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program

Tools

X-ray equipment

Ultrasonic scalers

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:

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