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Dental Hygienist, Tanasbourne Dental Office (20hrs, Days)

Kaiser Permanente

#Safety Standards #Maintenance #Data Documentation #Infection Control #Patient Education #Basic Life Support #Clinical Environment #Oral Hygiene

Quick overview

The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide comprehensive oral hygiene care, including prevention, maintenance, and therapeutic/restorative services for program members. This role also involves educating members on their oral health status to promote optimal oral hygiene maintenance.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program with at least an associate's degree and possess an active Oregon Dental Hygienist License, including a local anesthesia endorsement. Experience is not explicitly required, but proficiency with daily use of X-ray equipment, ultrasonic scalers, and handpieces is necessary.

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Job description

Relocation Assistance Available 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)
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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: 2/10; Available Mon, Thu, Fri, variable Sat. Available three weekdays & variable Saturday Days/Times variable. Travel Tanasbourne, Aloha, Beaverton, Cedar Hills, Tigard dental.