Dental Hygienist, Rockwood Office (20hrs, Days)

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist dedicated to providing top-notch oral hygiene care for our members. The ideal candidate will manage comprehensive dental treatments and educate patients about maintaining oral health. This role involves direct interaction with patients, maintaining a clean clinical environment, and supporting office functions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Dental Hygienist License (Oregon) required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient oral hygiene care.
• Document patient oral health data.
• Educate members about oral hygiene practices.

Skills

Education

Patient Education

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree in applied science from 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:

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


• Days/Times vary.


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