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 / AEducation
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 IdentifierBasic Life SupportAdditional 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 licenseX-ray equipment - Daily.Ultrasonic scalers - Daily for deposit removal.Handpieces - Daily for polishing teeth and fillings.Preferred Qualifications :
Nitrous oxide permitBasic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipmentBasic computer skillsRestorative function endorsement (Oregon Dental Hygiene license only - this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license)Notes :
3 / 10; Mon, Tue, Fri, variable Sat. Off work Weds & Thur.