Dental Hygienist
About The Position
The OHSU School of Dentistry is seeking a registered Dental Hygienist for its dental clinics at the OHSU Russell Street Dental Clinic in North Portland. Under the supervision of a licensed dentist, the Dental Hygienist trains patients in dental hygiene and provides preventive and therapeutic oral prophylaxis. Some employees in this class provide chairside dental assistance and, if licensed for expanded functions, may take patient X-rays and administer local anesthetic agents. The School of Dentistry provides educational programs, basic and clinical research, quality patient care, and community programs. It prepares graduates in general dentistry and dental specialties to provide compassionate and ethical orofacial health care, in an environment that fosters mutual respect and the free exchange of ideas.
Requirements
- Licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry as a Dental Hygienist.
- Demonstrable record of reliable attendance, punctuality, and successful performance at past and present employers.
- Demonstrated tact, discretion, confidentiality, and diplomacy.
- Ability to read, write, and understand written and oral instructions in English.
- Demonstrated record of exemplary customer service experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.
- At least one year of dental hygiene experience.
- Experience working in a public health dental clinic.
- Experience teaching or educating hygiene students.
- Nitrous certification.
Responsibilities
- Train patients in dental hygiene.
- Provide preventive and therapeutic oral prophylaxis under the supervision of a licensed dentist.
- Provide chairside dental assistance, as applicable.
- Take patient X-rays and administer local anesthetic agents if licensed for expanded functions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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