Dental Hygienist

Company: Kaiser
Location: Beaverton
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

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:ExperienceN/AEducationGraduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associates degree in applied science.License, Certification, RegistrationDental Hygienist License (in the state where care is provided)Basic Life SupportNational Provider Identifier required at hire Additional Requirements:X-ray equipment - Daily.Ultrasonic scalers - Daily for deposit removal.Handpieces - Daily for polishing teeth and fillings. Preferred Qualifications:Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience.Pit and fissure experience.Local anesthesia experience.Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment.Basic computer skills. Notes:

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