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Kaiser Permanente Northwest

Dental Hygienist, Gresham Dental Office (On-Call, Days)

Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Gresham, Oregon, United States, 97080

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Dental Hygienist, Gresham Dental Office (On-Call, Days) Kaiser Permanente Northwest

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.

Essential Responsibilities

Provide direct patient oral hygiene care for program members.

Collect and document data 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.

Support other office functions during downtime.

Perform other duties as requested.

Basic Qualifications

No additional qualifications listed.

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with at least an associate’s degree in applied science.

License, Certification, Registration

Dental Hygienist License (Oregon)

National Provider Identifier

Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

WA Initial and Renewable Limited License are not acceptable.

Local anesthesia endorsement only for Oregon Dental Hygiene license.

Daily x‑ray equipment

Daily ultrasonic scalers for deposit removal

Daily handpieces 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).

Notes

Days/times vary.

Travel to Gresham, Rockwood, Glisan, Johnson Creek, Clackamas, Eastmoreland, Grand, Oregon City dental.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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