Dental Hygienist- Russell Street Clinic at Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Aug, 26

Salary

68.02

Posted On

16 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dental Hygiene, Preventive Oral Prophylaxis, Patient Training, Chair Side Dental Assistance, X-ray Administration, Local Anesthetic Administration, Customer Service, Confidentiality, Diplomacy

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department Overview At OHSU's School of Dentistry, we strive to make an impact in our community by delivering excellence in our dental care facilities, utilizing cutting-edge technologies while enhancing the knowledge of our inclusive dental professionals and leaders. We value each and every one of our professionals by providing a welcoming work environment and industry leading benefits. Our department's working locations are nestled in Portland's beautiful South Waterfront making it a convenient location to commute to. Our Skourtes Tower facility in the Robertson Life Sciences Building houses both our School of Dentistry and our patient clinics, providing sweeping views of the city and an unmatched setting for education, research, and exemplary oral health care. Function/Duties of Position The OHSU School of Dentistry is looking for a registered Dental Hygienist for the OHSU Dental Clinics located at the OHSU Russell Street Dental Clinic in North Portland as well as at the School of Dentistry on the South Waterfront. The Dental Hygienist, under the supervision of a licensed dentist, trains patients in dental hygiene and renders preventive and therapeutic oral prophylaxis. Some employees in this class provide chair side dental assistance and, if licensed for expanded functions, may take patient x-rays and administer local anesthetic agents. The selected candidate will split their time between the Russell St. Clinic and the School of Dentistry. Required Qualifications Licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry as a Dental Hygienist BLS Certificate issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) Demonstrable record of reliable attendance, punctuality and proven successful performance at past and present employers Demonstrated exemplary tact, discretion, confidentiality and diplomacy Demonstrated ability to read, write and understand written and oral instructions in English Demonstrated record of exemplary customer service Experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Minimum 1 year of Dental Hygiene experience Experience working in a public health dental clinic Teaching/Education of Hygiene students Additional Details The selected candidate will split their time between the Russell St. Clinic and the School of Dentistry. Why apply to OHSU? We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist provides preventive and therapeutic oral prophylaxis and trains patients in dental hygiene under the supervision of a licensed dentist. The role involves splitting time between the Russell Street Clinic and the School of Dentistry to deliver oral health care.