Dental Hygienist, North Interstate Office (30hrs, Days)

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality oral hygiene care and education to members. The role involves patient interaction, treatment planning, and maintaining compliance with health standards. Applicants should possess a valid Oregon dental hygiene license and an associate's degree. Opportunities include hands-on patient care and a collaborative work environment focusing on optimal health.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program required.
• Dental Hygienist License in Oregon is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient oral hygiene care including comprehensive prevention and restorative services.
• Maintain a compliant work area ensuring safety standards.
• Document patient oral health in compliance with policies.

Skills

Oral hygiene instruction

Patient care

Data collection and documentation

Infection control knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in Applied Science

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:

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