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Dental Hygienist, Tigard Clinic (40hrs, Days)
Dental Hygienist, Tigard Clinic (40hrs, Days)Kaiser • Tigard, OR, USA
Dental Hygienist, Tigard Clinic (40hrs, Days)

Dental Hygienist, Tigard Clinic (40hrs, Days)

Kaiser • Tigard, OR, USA
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Dental Hygienist, Tigard Clinic (40hrs, Days) at Kaiser summary :

The Registered Dental Hygienist at Tigard Clinic provides comprehensive oral hygiene care while educating patients on maintaining optimal oral health. Responsibilities include direct patient care, data collection, and creating a cooperative office environment. The role requires a valid dental hygienist license and entails travel to various dental locations within Oregon.

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

  • N / A

    • Education

  • Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associates 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)

    • Notes :

  • Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat, variable. Off Wednesday.
  • Days / Times vary.
  • Travel Aloha, Beaverton, Cedar Hills, Tanasbourne dental.

    • PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Tigard,Tigard Dental Offices

    HoursPerWeek : 40

    Shift : Day

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

    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 : Tigard Dental - Dental Office - 1008

    Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

    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 Health, Patient Education, Dental Care, Hygiene Services, Preventive Care, Clinical Environment, Oregon Dental License, Restorative Dentistry, Dental Office

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