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Dental Hygienist, Tigard Dental Office (40hrs, Days)

Dental Hygienist, Tigard Dental Office (40hrs, Days)

Kaiser PermanenteTigard, OR, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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

  • 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 :

  • Four 10-hour shifts
  • Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Variable Sat. Off work Thursday.
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    Dental Hygienist • Tigard, OR, United States