Dental Hygienist

Fulltime perm role, with relocation provided!!

Dental Hygienist

USD $112,000 to $120,000 |

Portland, Oregon, United States

What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position?

• Must have anesthesia endorsement.
• Must have nitrous endorsement or be willing to obtain.
• Must have the NPI registry or be willing to obtain. The NPI registry can be obtained same day application is submitted.
• Must have BLS card from the American Heart Association or willing to obtain.

What are the nice-to-have skills?

Dental Hygienist

Onsite

Full-time, 40hrs a week. Will work 4 / 10hr shifts. Working days are Monday, Wednesday-Friday and rotational Saturdays. Tuesday off.

Salary : USD $53.08 – $60.83 / hr

Job Summary :

The Registered Dental Hygienist directs oral hygiene care for 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.

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 :

Nitrous oxide permit

Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment

Basic computer skills

Restorative function endorsement (Oregon Dental Hygiene license only - this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license)

Is there additional variable compensation?

Yes. If a new hire declines benefits, there is an hourly differential that is paid to the employee by payroll.

Annual pay increases in October.

Reimbursement for continuing education / training.

Generous benefits package.

Work hours are flexible.