Dental Hygienist

Neighborhood Health Centers of Lehigh Valley; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley (NHCLV) is seeking a Full-Time Registered Public Health Dental Hygienist. The role involves providing quality dental care under supervision, assisting with patient education and community outreach, and supporting staff in clinical and laboratory duties.

Essential tasks include patient assessment, charting, radiographs, documentation, and adherence to treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Spanish language ability preferred.
• Credentialing and immunizations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and dental services as trained and licensed.
• Assess patient dental needs using screening procedures and dental charting.
• Expose, process and mount radiographs.
• Document dental history and observations for dentists.

Skills

Dental hygiene

Patient care

Public health education

Spanish (Preferred)

Education

RDH license

CPR Certification (Required)

Local Anesthesia Certification (Preferred)

Radiation Safety Certification (Preferred)

Public Health Dental Hygienist Practitioner (Preferred)

Job description

Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley (NHCLV) is a fast growing Federally Qualified Health Center that is currently looking for a Full-Time Registered Public Health Dental Hygienist. We are seeking a kindhearted Hygienist interested in engaging with the community.

The Dental Hygienist provides quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist and using established dental hygiene procedures. They will assist other staff in a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties and perform broad responsibilities for clinic and community dental health education activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide direct patient care and dental services as trained, licensed, and assigned. Assess dental condition and needs of patient using approved patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting.
• Evaluate overall oral health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease or possible cancers, including recessed & bleeding gums, and oral lesions.
• Expose, process and mount radiograph films.
• Document dental history or chief complaint; record and report pertinent observations and patient reactions to dentists, as appropriate.
• Document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results.
• Follow through with oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist. Procedures may include: Prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, root planning, debridement, supra and sub gingival scaling and curettage, application of fluoride treatments, and application of protective sealants.
• Assist with or initiate emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.

Experience:

• Dental Hygienist: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Local Anesthesia Certification (Preferred)
• Radiation Safety Certificate (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
• Registered Public Health Dental Hygienist Practitioner (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

This is not a full job description.

Credentialing, Immunizations, and Clearances are required for this position.