Part Time Dental Hygienist - Milwaukie

Job Listing ID:

4498325

Job Title:

Part Time Dental Hygienist -

Milwaukie Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Milwaukie

Date Posted:

05/23/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

Not Provided Shift:

Not Provided Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Location:

Milwaukie Practice (Portland)

Position Type:

Part Time (20 Hours)

Schedule:

2-10

Hour Shifts Expected Hiring Range:

$54 - $63 per Hour Position Summary The Dental Hygienist works in collaboration with a dental team to provide dental care and education to patients. The Dental Hygienist will utilize interpersonal skills to motivate and partner with patients in maintaining oral health wellness and prevent oral disease. All duties and functions will be performed within the parameters of their state's Dental Practice Act, the Willamette Dental mission, evidence based treatment philosophy and core values. WD hygienists are encouraged to pursue education and gain the ultimate levels of licensure and certification allowed by each state's Dental Practice Act. Fully credentialed hygienists present the greatest opportunity to provide exceptional care and help define the future dental mid-level provider. Essential Position Functions Apply the dental hygiene process of care (Assessment, Dental Hygiene Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation) as a framework for care delivery. Gather accurate patient data for systemic and oral comprehensive assessment; perform at least,but not limited to: Review of medical, dental and social history Take and/or update blood pressure Perform extra-oral and intra-oral exams Chart and record dental and periodontal findings Conduct risk assessment through patient interviewing Expose and evaluate diagnostic radiographs that are appropriate within treatment guidelines and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) guidelines Document assessments findings in Electronic Dental Records (EDR) system. Document assessment findings and communicate these findings with the doctor of record to establish a dental hygiene treatment plan. Communicate and reinforce the treatment plan to the patient; discuss additional costs associated with treatment and obtain patient consent. Render appropriate dental hygiene care as dictated by the treatment plan and ethics of theprofession; perform at least, but not limited to: Explanation of Procedure, Alternatives, Risks and answer patient questions (PARQ) Prophy Scaling and polishing Scaling and root planning Oral health education and prognosis Nutritional counseling and prognosis Smoking cessation and prognosis Local anesthesia or N2O when necessary Preventative and therapeutic fluoride, sealants and restorations as needed according to individual state scope of practice. Engage and educate the patient as a partner in care; recommend self-care based upon individual patient risks, conditions and capabilities. Continuously evaluate and counsel patient concerning oral health status and recommendmodifications of the dental hygiene treatment plan to the doctor of record and the patient. Recommend patient products according to individual patient needs, risks and symptoms. Perform infection control procedures including disinfection and sterilization as appropriate; utilize appropriate barrier techniques. Communicate effectively with dental teams and patients as an educator and advocate. Adhere to infection control policy and guidelines; utilize PPE and engineering controls appropriately. Assist coworkers, maintain operatory and sharpen instruments. Strict adherence to Willamette Dental's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy. This includes, but is not limited to the use of N95 respirators and other P...

Job Classification:

Dental Hygienists Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 See Job Summary

Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

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