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Kaiser Permanente Northwest

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

Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Salem, Oregon, us, 97308

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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.

Core 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 associate’s 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

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, Thur, Fri & variable Sat

Days & Times vary. Travel North Lancaster, Keizer Station, Valley River dental.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

Salary Salem, OR $93,000.00–$118,000.00 2 months ago

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