Dental Hygienist, Salmon Creek Office (30hrs, Days)

Kaiser Permanente; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to direct oral hygiene care for members, ensuring comprehensive prevention and therapeutic dental treatment. The ideal candidate will have solid educational qualifications, including an accredited dental hygiene program degree, and the ability to educate patients to maintain optimum oral health.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associates degree in applied science.
• Dental Hygienist license is required in Washington state.
• Basic Life Support certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient oral hygiene care, including prevention, maintenance, and restorative services.
• Document patient oral health in compliance with policy.
• Educate members on maintaining optimum oral health.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program

Tools

X-ray equipment

Handpieces

Ultrasonic scalers

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 (Washington)

• 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, Thurs, Fri, variable Sat.


• Days/Times vary.


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