Overview

The Dentist on Boones Ferry | Lake Oswego, OR

The Dentist on Boones Ferry is looking for an exceptional Registered Dental Hygienist to join our established private practice in Lake Oswego.

We are a busy, patient-focused office with a wonderful team and a strong emphasis on providing excellent dentistry in a positive, collaborative environment. We are looking for a hygienist who takes pride in their clinical care, enjoys developing relationships with patients, and wants to be an engaged member of the entire dental team.

Our ideal hygienist is clinically thorough, dependable, positive, and professional. Just as importantly, we are looking for someone who communicates well, follows established office systems, takes ownership of their role, and believes that a great dental office works best when everyone helps one another.

Schedule

Monday–Wednesday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

$55–$65/hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

We value our team and offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Paid holidays
Accrued paid leave
ICHRA health reimbursement benefit
Dental benefits
IRA retirement plan with employer match
A supportive, positive and genuinely wonderful work environment

Requirements

What We're Looking For

We would love to find a hygienist who:

Provides thorough, high-quality preventive and periodontal care
Creates a warm and comfortable experience for patients
Is dependable, punctual, organized, and able to stay on schedule
Has a positive and professional attitude
Communicates respectfully and effectively with patients and coworkers
Follows established clinical and office systems
Takes ownership of charting, patient education, treatment recommendations, and their operatory
Works collaboratively with the doctor, assistants, and front-office team
Is willing to help teammates during downtime
Is receptive to feedback and committed to continued growth
Is looking for an office where they can become a long-term member of the team

Responsibilities

The Role

Our hygienists play an important role in our patients' overall care. Responsibilities include adult and child prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, periodontal charting, digital radiographs, oral hygiene instruction and patient education, clinical photographs, local anesthetic, health-history review, and accurate clinical documentation.

Our hygienists also work closely with the doctor during examinations by identifying areas of concern, communicating clinical findings, and helping patients understand their oral health and recommended treatment. We use Eaglesoft as our record keeping software. Each morning we huddle at 7:40am to prepare for the day as a team.

Adult hygiene and periodontal maintenance appointments are generally scheduled for one hour, allowing our hygienists to provide thorough care and build relationships with their patients. New patient appointments are scheduled at 90 minutes.

Qualifications

Current Oregon Dental Hygiene License
Current BLS/CPR certification
Local anesthesia certification as applicable
Strong clinical and communication skills
Commitment to excellent patient care and teamwork

About the Company

About Our Office

The Dentist on Boones Ferry is a privately owned dental practice in Lake Oswego. We pride ourselves on excellent patient care, strong relationships, clear systems, and creating an environment where both our patients and our team feel valued.

We work hard, support one another, and have fun along the way. We are looking for someone who wants more than simply a place to work—we hope to find someone who wants to become an important part of our team for years to come.

If this sounds like the kind of dental home you've been looking for, we'd love to meet you. Please send us your resume and a brief introduction telling us a little about yourself and what you're looking for in your next practice.

Registered Dental Hygienist – Private Practice

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