Dental Hygienist, North Interstate Office (On-Call, Days)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist to provide comprehensive oral hygiene care and education to members. The role involves direct patient care, data documentation, and maintaining clinical standards, ensuring optimal oral health for all patients.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Experience in patient care and oral hygiene education.
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient oral hygiene care including prevention and treatment.
• Document patient oral health data in compliance with policies.
• Educate members on oral hygiene practices.

Skills

Patient Care

Oral Hygiene Instruction

Data Collection

Compliance with Health Standards

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist License

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.