What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Kaiser Permanente?
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.
Qualifications:
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
- Dental Hygienist License (Oregon)
- National Provider Identifier
- Basic Life Support
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:
- Days & Times vary.
- 3/10, available Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri & rotational Sat
- Travel Keizer Station, Skyline, Valley River dental.
