Kaiser Permanente Northwest
Dental Hygienist, North Lancaster Dental Office (On-Call, Days)
Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Salem, Oregon, us, 97308
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 about 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 and 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
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
Travel: Keizer Station, Skyline, Valley River dental. Asst HM Kerrin McEllrath K411634.
Days & Times vary.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Essential Responsibilities
Provide direct patient oral hygiene care for program members, including comprehensive prevention, maintenance, and/or therapeutic dental treatment and 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
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
Travel: Keizer Station, Skyline, Valley River dental. Asst HM Kerrin McEllrath K411634.
Days & Times vary.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kaiser Permanente Northwest by 2x.
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