Dental Hygienist

Company: Kaiser
Location: Brush Prairie
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

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
  • 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:
            
            Notes:
            • Days/Times vary.
            • Travel Aloha, Beaverton, Cedar Hills, Tigard dental. Asst HM Tatyana Krasnogorov E607799
              PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Hillsboro,Tanasbourne Medical/Dental Offices
              HoursPerWeek : 40
              Shift : Day
              Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
              WorkingHoursStart : 06:30 AM
              WorkingHoursEnd : 06:30 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 : TANASBOURNE MED & DTL OFFICE - Dental Office - 1008
              Travel : Yes, 20 % 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.

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