Job detail

Dental Hygienist, Skyline Dental Office (20hrs, Days)

Kaiser Permanente

#Infection Control #Basic Life Support #Clinical Environment #Dental Hygiene #Oral Health #Local Anesthesia #X-ray Equipment #Registered Dental Hygienist #Restorative Services #National Provider Identifier #Nitrous Oxide #Ultrasonic Scalers

Part Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 15 days ago

Location

Salem, Oregon

Quick overview

The Registered Dental Hygienist provides comprehensive prevention, maintenance, and therapeutic dental treatments to members. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral health and maintaining a compliant clinical environment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an associate degree in applied science from an accredited dental hygiene program and a valid Oregon Dental Hygienist License. Required certifications include Basic Life Support and a National Provider Identifier.

associate degreePatient EducationComputer SkillsSterilizationInfection ControlClinical DocumentationData CollectionOral Hygiene CareRestorative Function

Job description

Relocation Assistance Available 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 Basic Life Support National Provider
Identifier
Dental
Hygienist
License (Oregon)
Additional
Requirements:
Please note: WA Initial and Renewable Limited License are not acceptable.
Please note: Local anesthesia endorsement and nitrous oxide permit are for Oregon Dental Hygiene license only, these endorsements/permits are included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license Nitrous oxide permit. 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 Restorative function endorsement (Oregon Dental Hygiene license only - this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license) Notes: 2/10; Mon & Fri, variable Sat Regular scheduled day(s) off Workdays are set; location varies by day. Travel Skyline, North Lancaster, Keizer Station dental.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance