Dental Hygienist in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University

Dental Hygienist

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-42325
Position Category: Dental
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: School of Dentistry, Russell St. Clinic
Posting Salary Range: $51.18 - $70.24 per hour. Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Posting FTE: 0.80
Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday
Posting Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
HR Mission: Academics
Drug Testable: Yes

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