Dental Hygienist, Grand Ave Clinic (40hrs, Days)

Dental Hygienist, Grand Ave Clinic (40hrs, Days) at Kaiser summary :

The Dental Hygienist at Grand Ave Clinic is responsible for directing oral hygiene care for members, including preventive and therapeutic dental treatments. This role involves educating patients about their oral health, collecting and documenting their health data, and maintaining a clean clinical environment. The Dental Hygienist works collaboratively within the office to support other functions and ensure a positive work atmosphere.

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, 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.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Notes :

PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Portland,Grand Avenue Dental Offices

HoursPerWeek : 40

Shift : Day

Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

WorkingHoursStart : 07 : 00 AM

WorkingHoursEnd : 06 : 00 PM

Job Schedule : Full-time

Job Type : Standard

Employee Status : Regular

Employee Group / Union Affiliation : W03|AFT|Local 5017

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Job Category : Dental Support

Department : Grand Avenue Dental - Dental Office - 1008

Travel : No

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.

Keywords :

Dental Hygienist, oral hygiene, preventive dental care, dental treatment, patient education, clinical environment, dental care documentation, dental health, restorative services, infection control