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 (in the state where care is provided)
- Basic Life Support
- National Provider Identifier
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 :
- Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment
- Basic computer skills
- Nitrous oxide permit
- Restorative function endorsement (Oregon Dental Hygiene license only - this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license)
Notes :
- 3 / 30, 30 hours : Must have availability Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and rotational Saturday
- Days-Times vary.
- Travel Skyline, Keizer Station, Valley River.
8 days ago