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Dental Hygienist, Rockwood Office (20hrs, Days)

Kaiser

Portland, OR
1 day ago

Job Description

Join Kaiser as a Dental Hygienist in the Rockwood Office, where you'll provide essential oral hygiene care and education to members. With a focus on maintaining optimal oral health, you'll play a vital role in the community while working flexible hours.

Key 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 downtime, ensuring a level of cooperation and positive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associates degree in applied science.
  • Dental Hygienist License (Oregon)
  • National Provider Identifier
  • Basic Life Support

Preferred Qualifications

  • Nitrous oxide permit
  • Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment
  • Basic computer skills
  • Restorative function endorsement (Oregon Dental Hygiene license only)