Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Dental Hygienist- Russell Street Clinic Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2025-35008 Position Category Dental Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type AFSCME union represented Department School of Dentistry, Russell Street Clinic FTE 1.00 HR Mission Academics Drug Testable Yes Department Overview

At OHSU's School of Dentistry, we strive to make an impact in our community by delivering excellence in our dental care facilities, utilizing cutting-edge technologies while enhancing the knowledge of our inclusive dental professionals and leaders. We value each and every one of our professionals by providing a welcoming work environment and industry leading benefits. Our department's working locations are nestled in Portland's beautiful South Waterfront making it a convenient location to commute to. Our Skourtes Tower facility in the Robertson Life Sciences Building houses both our School of Dentistry and our patient clinics, providing sweeping views of the city and an unmatched setting for education, research, and exemplary oral 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 HygienistDemonstrable record of reliable attendance, punctuality and proven successful performance at past and present employersDemonstrated exemplary tact, discretion, confidentiality and diplomacyDemonstrated ability to read, write and understand written and oral instructions in EnglishDemonstrated record of exemplary customer service Experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Dental HygieneMinimum 1 year of dental hygiene experienceExperience working in a public health dental clinicTeaching/Education of hygiene studentsNitrous Certification All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.