Job Summary
The Dental Hygienist is responsible for delivering preventive and therapeutic oral care while educating patients on proper dental hygiene practices under the guidance of a licensed dentist. This role may also include support during dental procedures, taking radiographs of patients, and administering local anesthetics if the hygienist holds the necessary licensure for expanded functions.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and therapeutic oral prophylaxis procedures.
- Educate patients regarding oral hygiene techniques and practices.
- Assist dentists chair-side during dental procedures.
- Capture patient x-rays as needed.
- Administer local anesthetic agents when appropriately licensed.
Qualifications
- Current license as a Dental Hygienist from the Oregon Board of Dentistry.
- Proven track record of delivering reliable performance.
- Outstanding customer service abilities.
- Preferred: Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene.
- Preferred: Minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
Oregon Health & Science University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
