Dental Hygienist

Hyndman Area Health Center; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join their team. This role involves assisting dental providers in delivering exceptional patient care, performing essential periodontal functions, and ensuring a high standard of oral health education for patients. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and promotes professional growth. If you are passionate about dental hygiene and committed to improving patient outcomes, this position offers a rewarding career path with opportunities for advancement in a community-focused organization.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of a dental hygienist program and licensed in Pennsylvania.
• Preferred clinical experience in hygiene and dental assisting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in four handed dentistry and provide direct patient care.
• Perform periodontal functions and maintain dental operatory.

Skills

Patient care

Dental hygiene

Oral health instruction

Smoking cessation counseling

Education

Dental hygienist program

CPR/AED Certification

Tools

Dental radiographs

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Benefits:

1. 401(k)
2. 401(k) matching
3. Dental insurance
4. Health insurance
5. Opportunity for advancement
6. Paid time off
7. Vision insurance

This position will be at our Hyndman location - 144 Fifth Ave Hyndman PA 15545 as well as our Bedford location - 104 Railroad St. Bedford PA 15522.

Summary:

The Dental Hygienist assists the dental provider in direct dental care and performs some duties expected of a dental assistant. They perform periodontal functions and assure quality patient care.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Assist in four handed dentistry and provide direct patient care:
2. Exposing and processing dental radiographs.
3. Primary impressions.
4. Pumice prophylaxis of clinical crowns.
5. Plaque control procedures.
6. Application of sealants.
7. Periodontal functions:
8. Oral exams and charting.
9. Removal of calculus and plaque with scalers or cavitron.
10. Periodontal probing and charting when necessary.
11. Ability to perform scaling and root planing if needed.
12. Ability to perform soft tissue curettage if needed.
13. Desensitization.
14. Oral health instruction and dietary analysis.
15. Patient instruction and education on dental care.
16. Smoking cessation counseling.
17. Taking thorough medical history, checking premeds, and vitals at each appointment.
18. Sterilization and sharpening of dental instruments and maintain dental operatory. Also assists with sterilization and instruments of dental provider.
19. Assist with processor at the end of the day.
20. Performs other duties as delegated and assigned by Chief Dental Officer.

Qualifications:

1. Graduate of a dental hygienist program.
2. Licensed in the State of Pennsylvania.
3. Preferred clinical experience in hygiene and dental assisting.
4. CPR/AED Certification.
5. Responsible for maintaining an educational program in preventative dental care.
6. Ability to be sitting, standing, bending, and walking for several hours a day.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.