Patient-Centered Dental Hygienist - The Dentist on Boones Ferry - Lake Oswego, OR

The Dentist on Boones Ferry brings smiles to our patients AND our employees. We bring smiles to life. Our well-established general dentistry practice is looking for a dental hygienist. We are a growing single doctor practice, with a close-knit staff that is located in the heart of Lake Oswego. We value our hygienists and offer a positive, patient focused, team centered environment. We like to have fun and are passionate about what we do. We feel that working together as a team enables us to provide top quality patient care. Our office recognizes the value of dental hygienists. We are looking for someone who is motivated to grow with us, detail oriented, who excels in customer service, and who is dedicated to serving their patients.
We are expanding and growing! Our office is nearly completed with a remodel adding additional operatories and we are needing an additional hygienist to join our team.
We believe in the importance of treating periodontal disease and evaluating pocket depths, gingival recession, attachment, level of bleeding, the presence of inflammation, bone loss patterns, and the degree of mobility along with comprehensively informing the dentist of your findings and educating your patient. We treat our patients comprehensively and prioritize patient education and a preventative approach. If you are looking for a job that values professional excellence, prioritizes patient care, a positive environment, and a fun workplace culture we would love to meet you!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform dental hygiene procedures, including prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, and debridement
- Take dental radiographs and intra oral photos (we are a digital office and use Eaglesoft)
- Apply fluoride treatments and sealants
- Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and proper dental care
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history review and oral cancer screenings
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
- Follow aseptic techniques and infection control protocols
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in dental technology and techniques
Wages and Benefits

$55-62 hourly - Compensation based on experience
Combined PTO
Health Savings Reimbursement Plan
IRA Retirement Plan with employer matching
In-House Dental Plan
Paid holidays
Quality instruments
Caring and generous doctor
Team appreciation events

Hours:

4 day work week - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8 am-5 pm and Thursday from 8 am-4 pm

Requirements:

State of Oregon Dental Hygiene License
CPR Certification
Local anesthetic endorsement
Nitrous Endorsement preferred

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55.00 - $62.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Schedule:

8 hour shift
No nights
No weekends

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Hygienist (Preferred)
Dental License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Lake Oswego, OR 97035: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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