Dental Hygienist, KP Dental at Johnson Creek (40hrs, Days)
Kaiser Permanente
About the Practice
Job Description
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.
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
Basic Life Support
National Provider Identifier
Dental Hygienist License (Oregon)
Additional Requirements:
Please note: WA Initial and Renewable Limited License are not acceptable.
Please note: Local anesthesia endorsement and nitrous oxide permit are for Oregon Dental Hygiene license only, these endorsements/permits are included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license
Nitrous oxide permit.
X-ray equipment - Daily.
Ultrasonic scalers - Daily for deposit removal.
Handpieces - Daily for polishing teeth and fillings.
Preferred Qualifications:
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:
4/10; Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, variable Sat. Off work Tue.
PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Happy Valley,Kaiser Permanente Dental @ Johnson Creek
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 06:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W03|AFT|Local 5017
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Dental Support
Department : JOHNSON CREEK DENTAL - Dental Office - 1008
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
About Kaiser Permanente
As Kaiser Permanente celebrates 80 years of advancing health and care since our founding in 1945, we reflect on the legacy built by the more than 235,000 passionate professionals who have shaped our journey—each one contributing to a stronger, healthier future for our members and communities. For eight decades, Kaiser Permanente has remained steadfast in its mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care and to improve the health of the communities we serve. With over 650 locations across 8 states and Washington, D.C., our reach is vast—but our focus remains deeply personal. We believe that it’s not just what we do, but how we do it that defines us. Every connection, every decision, and every effort to go above and beyond adds up to what we call Extraordinary Moments. As we look ahead to the future of health care, we carry forward the lessons, pride, and people-centered mission that have shaped our first 80 years. Because at Kaiser Permanente, every role matters—and every extraordinary moment starts with someone like you.