Dental Hygienist directs oral hygiene care, educates patients, and collaborates with dentists to develop treatment plans.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associates degree in applied science.
- Dental Hygienist License (Oregon)
- National Provider Identifier
- Basic Life Support
- Valid Oregon Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license.
- Local Anesthesia endorsement (preferred, or willingness to obtain).
- Experience with Dentrix, EagleSoft is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse patients.
- Excellent clinical skills and attention to detail.
- Proactive, team-oriented, and a commitment to continuous learning.
- 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)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Continuing Education (CE) opportunities
- Employee discount programs
- Professional liability insurance