Dental Hygienist

Department Overview

The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and quality patient care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care. 

Function/Duties of Position

The 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. 

Required Qualifications

• Licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry as a Dental Hygienist
• Demonstrable record of reliable attendance, punctuality and proven successful performance at past and present employers
• Demonstrated exemplary tact, discretion, confidentiality and diplomacy
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and understand written and oral instructions in English
• Demonstrated record of exemplary customer service Experience 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
• Minimum 1 year of dental hygiene experience
• Experience working in a public health dental clinic
• Teaching/Education of hygiene students Nitrous Certification

Why apply to OHSU?

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 [email protected]