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.
Qualifications:
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 (Oregon)
- 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:
- Nitrous oxide permit
- 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:
- 3/10 - Mon Tue Wed
- Workdays set; location varies by day. Travel Aloha Tigard Beaverton Cedar Hills Tanasbourne dental.
- Regular scheduled day(s) off
- See RDH CBA for details () re Short-Notice Float Def & Sched: Article 6.A.2.f & Article 10.A.3.d
Employee Status:
Regular
Travel:
Yes 100 % of the Time
Job Level:
Individual Contributor
Job Type:
Standard