Dental Hygienist Job Listing at Kaiser Permanente in Vancouver, WA (Job ID 3314092-2024-04-03)

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.

• N/A

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associates degree in applied science.

• Dental Hygienist License (in the state where care is provided)

• Basic Life Support

• National Provider Identifier

• 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)

Notes:

· Days/Times vary.

· Travel Cascade Park, Salmon Creek, Longview-Kelso dental.