Dental Hygienist Longview-Kelso Office (On-Call, Days)

Kaiser Permanente • Longview, WA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associates degree in applied science.
• Dental Hygienist (Washington) license.
• National Provider Identifier.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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).

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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree