Dental Hygienist - Westside Multiple Locations, Shifts and Hours Available

Applying to this position is the first step to obtaining a Dental Hygienist position at one of Kaiser Permanente’s premier hospitals and clinics in the Pacific Northwest. Applying to this position begins an external hiring process that streamlines and expedites hiring for Dental Hygienists who do not already work at Kaiser Permanente.

Available Locations: Tigard, Aloha, Beaverton, Walker Road and Tanasbourne Dental Offices

Available Shifts: Day

Next Steps to starting your Dental Hygienist Career at Kaiser Permanente:

1. Apply to this position to express interest in a career at Kaiser Permanente Dental Department.

2. After you apply, the Northwest Talent Acquisition Consultant team will reach out via phone call to provide you with a list of open positions.

3. When you identify a position you are interested in being considered for, you will communicate back to the Northwest Talent Acquisition Consultant.

4. The hiring team will review and contact you for a panel and/or virtual interview.

5. If selected, you will be contacted by Talent Acquisition with an overview of the final steps in the hiring process, and shortly after you will receive an electronic offer letter and be connected with the dental manager.

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.

• 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:

• Various locations on Westside Service Area.
  Full-Time, 40hrs, variable shifts.
  Part-Time, 30hrs, variable shifts.
  Short-Hour, 20/30hrs, variable shifts.
  On-call, variable start/end time, variable shifts.