Dental Hygienist, Cedar Hills Dental Office (30hrs, Days)

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.
• Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment
• Basic computer skills
• Nitrous oxide permit
• Restorative function endorsement (Oregon Dental Hygiene license only - this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license)

Schedule

3/10; Mon, Thur, Fri, variable Sat. Off work Tue & Wed.

Pay

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified