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Dental Hygienist

Kaiser Permanente
Salem, Oregon
Full-time

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 (in the state where care is provided)
  • Basic Life Support
  • National Provider Identifier

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 :

  • Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment
  • Basic computer skills
  • Nitrous oxide permit
  • Restorative function endorsement (Oregon Dental Hygiene license only - this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license)

Notes :

  • 3 / 30, 30 hours : Must have availability Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and rotational Saturday
  • Days-Times vary.
  • Travel North Lancaster, Keizer Station, Valley River.
  • 18 days ago
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