GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: 

Function as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), in a team and  mission-based setting to provide delivery of dental care to patients,  including health promotion/maintenance, counseling and education,  assessment, acute/chronic care, and consultation/collaboration with  other health care professionals, and community resources. The RDH also  participates in the ongoing evaluation of Dental Program operations to  assure the delivery of high-quality services that support the financial  sustainability of the program.  

EDUCATION/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS 

• Licensed by the State of Oregon as a Registered Dental Hygienist 

• Current American Health Association (AHA) Provider Basic Life Support  Card (BLS) within 6 months of hire and recertify prior to expiration  date. 

• Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both  verbally and in writing; additional languages preferred. 

• Demonstrated commitment to high quality health care for low income,  ethnically diverse populations. 

• Establish and maintain solid working relationships through  communication, cooperation, and positive interactions with all patients,  employees, staff, health care providers and vendors. • Willingness to work a flexible schedule when circumstances  necessitate. 

• Ability to use a wide range of office machines including personal  computers. 

• Demonstrate ability to learn and maintain appropriate technical skills  to effective support the electronic records systems and/or other  reporting platforms. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint),  Keyboarding at 25+ wpm and reporting. 

• Maintain confidentially – in accordance with WCHC policies and HIPAA  regulations. 

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: 

• An Expanded Practice Permit from the Oregon Board of Dentistry. Fully  Credentialed and Insurable