Dental Hygienist

Overview

Worksource Oregon is partnering with a Portland, OR employer whose mission is to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of their members and the communities they serve.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Retirement Plans with Employer Matching.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Continuing Education.
• Support Wellness Programs & Employee Assistance.

• Provide direct patient oral hygiene care for program members, including comprehensive prevention, maintenance, and/or therapeutic dental treatment restorative services.
• Educates members of their oral status, motivating them to achieve and maintain optimum oral health.
• Data collection and documentation pertaining to patients oral health in compliance with policy and procedure.
• 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.

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Hygiene program with a minimum of an Associates degree in Applied Science.
• Dental Hygienist License (Oregon) with Nitrous & Anesthesia Endorsements.
• National Provider Identifier at time of hire.
• Basic Life Support at time of hire.
• Educational knowledge of X-Ray equipment, Ultrasonic Scalers, and Handpieces.

• 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).
• Experience with X-Ray equipment, Ultrasonic Scalers, and Handpieces.

Full time – 40 hours.

Schedule is four 10 hour shifts - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday &/OR Saturday between 7:00am-6:00pm. Off Tuesdays, Sundays and variable Saturdays.