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Dental Hygienist, Gresham Office (20hrs, Days)

Kaiser

Gresham, OR
3 days ago

Job Description

Join Kaiser as a part-time Dental Hygienist in Gresham, where you'll provide vital oral hygiene care, educate patients, and contribute to their overall dental health. This role offers a chance to work in a supportive environment and engage with a diverse patient population.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient oral hygiene care including comprehensive prevention and therapeutic dental treatment.
  • Data collection and documentation of patients' oral health.
  • Provide oral hygiene instruction and education.
  • Maintain a clinical work area in compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Support other office functions during downtime.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associate's 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)