Dental Hygienist, Rockwood Office (20hrs, Days)

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to enhance oral health care for members in Portland, Oregon. The role focuses on providing patient education, therapeutic dental treatment, and compliance with safety standards, in a supportive clinical environment. Ideal candidates will possess a valid Oregon dental hygiene license and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Dental Hygienist License (Oregon) required.
• National Provider Identifier needed.
• Basic Life Support certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient oral hygiene care.
• Collect data and document patient oral health.
• Maintain a clinical work area in compliance with health standards.

Skills

Oral hygiene instruction

Patient education

Data collection and documentation

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program

Associates degree in applied science

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:

• 2/10; available Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays; Variable Saturdays.


• Days/Times vary.


• Travel Grand, N Interstate, Glisan, Gresham, Johnson Creek, Clackamas, Eastmoreland, Or City dental.