Kaiser Permanente·Beaverton, Oregon
The Registered Dental Hygienist provides comprehensive prevention, maintenance, and therapeutic dental treatments to members. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral health and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
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.
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 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; Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, variable Sat. Off work Mon.
Candidates must have an associate degree in applied science from an accredited dental hygiene program and a valid Oregon Dental Hygienist license. Basic Life Support and a National Provider Identifier are also required.
Market context
In Oregon, dental positions are typically competitive where practices need clinicians who can combine strong patient care with current licensure and flexibility to travel as required. Roles like this often stand out because they require a DMD, DDS, or BDS, plus maintained credentials such as Nitrous Oxide certification, while offering benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and an EAP. Review the travel expectations and licensure details carefully before applying; this platform AI-summarizes requirements and benefits from the original job description so you can assess fit faster.
