Community Dental Hygienist — Full Benefits & PTO

Key People; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 87.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

100% employer-paid medical coverage (U

100% employer-paid dental (United Con

100% employer-paid disability and life

Vision coverage

FSA/HRA options

Parental leave

PTO

401(k) with employer match

Zusammenfassung

Key People in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to deliver preventive and therapeutic dental care in a community health center. You will provide patient-centered services, help coordinate care, and participate in community dental education initiatives.

The role requires RDH licensure in PA, CPR certification, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team. Comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• Active Pennsylvania Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Local anesthesia certification preferred.
• Experience in a community health or public health setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, infection control standards, and periodontal therapies.
• Proficiency with digital dental records and radiography systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with licensure and established dental hygiene protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive oral assessments, including medical history review, dental and periodontal charting.
• Take and interpret radiographs and intraoral images.
• Perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, debridement, fluoride treatments, and sealants.
• Monitor blood pressure and assess overall oral health status at each visit.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, nutrition, and preventive care.
• Document all clinical findings, treatment plans, and patient interactions in the electronic dental record.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Maintain infection control standards and ensure proper sterilization of instruments.
• Support clinic operations, including recall systems, supply management, and operatory organization.
• Assist during peak clinic times and collaborate with dental assistants and providers.
• Participate in community dental education programs.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Infection control

Radiography proficiency

Ausbildung

Dental Hygiene degree

PA RDH license

Tools

Radiography systems

Digital dental records

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

Key People in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to deliver preventive and therapeutic dental care in a community health center. You will provide patient-centered services, help coordinate care, and participate in community dental education initiatives.

The role requires RDH licensure in PA, CPR certification, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team. Comprehensive benefits are included.