Dental Hygienist

OHSU School Of Dentistry Dental Hygienist PositionThe 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. 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.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 View email address on click.appcast.io QualificationsLicensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry as a Dental HygienistDemonstrable record of reliable attendance, punctuality and proven successful performance at past and present employersDemonstrated exemplary tact, discretion, confidentiality and diplomacyDemonstrated ability to read, write and understand written and oral instructions in EnglishDemonstrated record of exemplary customer service ExperiencePreferred QualificationsBachelor of Science in Dental HygieneMinimum 1 year of dental hygiene experienceExperience working in a public health dental clinicTeaching/Education of hygiene students Nitrous Certification