Kaiser Permanente Northwest
Dental Hygienist, Gresham Dental Office (On-Call, Days)
Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Gresham, Oregon, United States, 97080
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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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
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kaiser Permanente Northwest by 2x.
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