Kaiser Permanente
Dental Hygienist, Valley River Clinic (40hrs, Days)
Kaiser Permanente, Eugene, Oregon, United States, 97403
Job Summary
The Registered Dental Hygienist directs oral hygiene care 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.
Perform 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 4 / 10; Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. Variable Sat. Does not work Weds.
Primary Location Oregon, Eugene, Valley River Dental Offices
Benefits
Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri. Variable Sat
Working Hours Start : 07:00 AM
Working Hours End : 06:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Worker Location : Onsite
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Department : Valley River Dental - Dental Office - 1008
Pay Range : $53.08 - $55.83 / hour
Travel : No
On‑site : Work location is on‑site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
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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.
Perform 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 4 / 10; Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. Variable Sat. Does not work Weds.
Primary Location Oregon, Eugene, Valley River Dental Offices
Benefits
Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri. Variable Sat
Working Hours Start : 07:00 AM
Working Hours End : 06:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Worker Location : Onsite
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Department : Valley River Dental - Dental Office - 1008
Pay Range : $53.08 - $55.83 / hour
Travel : No
On‑site : Work location is on‑site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
Submit Interest
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