Dental Hygienist, Aloha Clinic (30hrs, Days)

Registered Dental Hygienist

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.

Job Description

• 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 downtime, ensuring a level of cooperation and positive work environment.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associate's degree in applied science.
• Dental Hygienist License (Oregon).
• National Provider Identifier.
• Basic Life Support certification.

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.
• Regular scheduled day(s) off.
• Workdays set; location varies.
• Travel to Aloha, Tigard, Beaverton, Cedar Hills, Tanasbourne dental.

Work Schedule

• Primary Location: Oregon, Aloha, Aloha Dental Offices.
• Hours Per Week: 30.
• Shift: Day.
• Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM.
• Working Hours End: 06:00 PM.
• Job Schedule: Part-time.
• Job Type: Standard.
• Employee Status: Regular.
• Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W03 AFT Local 5017.
• Job Level: Individual Contributor.
• Job Category: Dental Support.
• Department: Aloha Dental - Dental Office - 1008.
• Travel: Yes, 100% of the time.