Dental Hygienist, Gresham Dental Office

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: \tProvide direct patient oral hygiene care for program members, including comprehensive prevention, maintenance, and/or therapeutic dental treatment restorative services.\tData collection and documentation pertaining to patients oral health in compliance with policy and procedure.\tProvide oral hygiene instruction and education.\tMaintain a work area appropriate to a clinical environment in compliance with environmental health and safety standards.\tSupport other office functions during down time, ensuring a level of cooperation and positive work environment.\tPerforms other duties as requested.

Basic Qualifications: ExperienceN/A EducationGraduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associates degree in applied science.

License, Certification, RegistrationDental Hygienist License (Oregon)National Provider IdentifierBasic Life Support 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 licenseX-ray equipment - Daily.Ultrasonic scalers - Daily for deposit removal.Handpieces - Daily for polishing teeth and fillings.

Preferred Qualifications:Nitrous oxide permitBasic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipmentBasic computer skillsRestorative function endorsement (Oregon Dental Hygiene license only - this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license) Notes:Regular scheduled day(s) offWork days set; location varies by day.

Travel Gresham, Clackamas, Johnson Creek, Glisan, Eastmoreland, Rockwood, Grand, N Interstate, OR City Dental.See RDH CBA for details (ofnhp.org) re Short-Notice Float Def & Sched: Article 6.A.2.f & Article 10.A.3.dPrimaryLocation : Oregon,Gresham,Gresham Dental OfficesHoursPerWeek : 30Shift : DayWorkdays : Mon, Tue, WedWorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AMWorkingHoursEnd : 06:00 PMJob Schedule : Part-timeJob Type : StandardEmployee Status : RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation : W03 AFT Local 5017Job Level : Individual ContributorJob Category : Dental SupportDepartment : Gresham Dental - Dental Office - 1008Travel : Yes, 100 % of the TimeKaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces.

Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.