Dental Hygienist, KP Dental at Johnson Creek

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 about their oral status, motivating them to achieve and maintain optimum oral health.

Relocation Assistance Available

• Provide direct patient oral hygiene care for program members, including comprehensive prevention, maintenance, and/or therapeutic dental treatment and restorative services.
• Collect and document data 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 downtime, ensuring a level of cooperation and a positive work environment.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associate’s degree in applied science.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support
• National Provider Identifier
• Dental Hygienist License (Oregon)

Additional Requirements

• WA Initial and Renewable Limited License are not acceptable.
• 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).

Workdays:
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Hours:

07:00 AM – 06:00 PM (40 hours/week)
Shift: Day

Full‑time, On‑site, Standard employment.

Location:

Oregon, Happy Valley, Kaiser Permanente Dental @ Johnson Creek.

Pay Range: $53.08 – $55.83 per hour

Kaiser Permanente offers a market‑competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package.

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.