Dental Hygienist, Grand Ave Office (40hrs, Days)

Job Summary

Relocation Assistance Available

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

Education

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

4 / 10 : Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, variable Sat. Off Wednesday.

Days / Times vary.