Dental Hygienist, KP Dental at Keizer Station (40hrs, Days) - Kaiser Permanente - Keizer, OR

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: 4/10: Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, variable Sat. Off work Tue. PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Keizer,Keizer Station Dental Offices HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 06:00 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W03|AFT|Local 5017 Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Dental Support Department : KEIZER STATION DENTAL OFFICE - Dental Office - 1008 Travel : No Kaiser 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.

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