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Dental Hygienist, Beaverton Clinic (40hrs, Days)
Dental Hygienist, Beaverton Clinic (40hrs, Days)Kaiser • Beaverton, OR, USA
Dental Hygienist, Beaverton Clinic (40hrs, Days)

Dental Hygienist, Beaverton Clinic (40hrs, Days)

Kaiser • Beaverton, OR, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Dental Hygienist, Beaverton Clinic (40hrs, Days) at Kaiser summary :

The Registered Dental Hygienist at Beaverton Clinic directs oral hygiene care for members, focusing on preventive and therapeutic treatments. The role involves educating patients on oral health and maintaining compliance within the clinical environment. The ideal candidate holds an Oregon Dental Hygienist License, with experience in patient care and knowledge of sterilization protocols.

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 :

  • 4 / 10 Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Rotational Sat. Off work Tuesdays.

    • PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Beaverton,Beaverton Medical / Dental Offices 4855 SW Western A

    HoursPerWeek : 40

    Shift : Day

    Workdays : Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

    WorkingHoursStart : 07 : 00 AM

    WorkingHoursEnd : 06 : 00 PM

    Job Schedule : Full-time

    Job Type : Standard

    Employee Status : Regular

    Employee Group / Union Affiliation : W03|AFT|Local 5017

    Job Level : Individual Contributor

    Job Category : Dental Support

    Department : BEAVERTON MED & DENTAL OFFICE - Dental Office - 1008

    Travel : No

    Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

    Keywords :

    Dental Hygienist, Oral Hygiene, Patient Education, Preventive Care, Therapeutic Treatments, Dental Care, Clinical Environment, Health and Safety, Restorative Services, Infection Control

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