Dental Hygienist | Portland Metro Area, Oregon | Full-Time | Job #7080-DENT-HYGIENIST
Dental Hygienist | Portland Metro Area, Oregon | Full-Time | Job #7080-HYGIENIST
An established dental practice serving the Oregon market is seeking a compassionate and dependable Registered Dental Hygienist for a full-time opportunity. The successful candidate will join a collaborative clinical team focused on prevention, patient education, periodontal health, and a consistently positive patient experience.
What We Offer
This opportunity provides a supportive, patient-centered environment where hygienists collaborate with dentists, fellow hygienists, assistants, and administrative professionals. The practice offers an established clinical workflow and the resources needed to provide high-quality patient care.
Position Details
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Compensation: $55–$60 per hour
- Schedule: Four days per week, eight hours per day
- Experience: New graduates welcome
- Provider Team: 2 dentists
- Hygiene Team: 3 hygienists
Qualifications
Candidates should hold a degree in dental hygiene from an accredited program and an active Oregon dental hygiene license, or be eligible to obtain licensure. Current BLS/CPR certification, strong communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to high-quality, ethical, patient-centered care are expected. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive periodontal assessments, prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and preventive services within the scope of state law.
- Take and evaluate diagnostic radiographs and accurately document clinical findings and treatment.
- Educate patients regarding oral hygiene, periodontal health, home care, and recommended preventive treatment.
- Collaborate closely with dentists and the clinical team to coordinate treatment and support continuity of care.
- Maintain applicable infection-control, OSHA, HIPAA, and bloodborne-pathogen standards.
Benefits
Benefits include UnitedHealthcare medical coverage with low-deductible plan options, Surgery Plus, 24/7 telehealth access, short- and long-term disability options, vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and a company-sponsored 401(k) matching program.
About the Practice
This established Oregon dental practice offers a collaborative clinical setting supported by an existing dentist and hygiene team. The practice is seeking a team-oriented clinician who values excellent care, professional communication, prevention, patient education, and long-term relationships with patients and colleagues.
Community & Lifestyle
The Portland metropolitan region offers access to a wide range of dining, arts and culture, established neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, rivers, forests, and mountain destinations throughout northwest Oregon.
Interested in Learning More? Apply today for additional information and consideration.
| Name: | Michael Kedme, President |
| Phone: | (770) 800-1192, ext 101 |
| Fax: | (770) 765-7978 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
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Job Features
| Job Category | Full Time |
| Job ID Number | #7080-DENT-HYGIENIST |