Kaiser Permanente Northwest
Dental Hygienist, Grand Avenue Clinic (40hrs, Days)
Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Dental Hygienist, Grand Avenue Clinic (40hrs, Days)
Overview
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.
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.
Experience Basic Qualifications
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, Thur, Fri, variable Sat. Day off Tues.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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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.
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.
Experience Basic Qualifications
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, Thur, Fri, variable Sat. Day off Tues.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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