Dental Hygienist

CareerNerds, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 87 000; Tempo integral

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Comprehensive Benefits Package

Resumo da oferta

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist in Pittsburgh, PA to provide preventive and therapeutic dental care in a community health center setting. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, clinical support, and participation in community dental health education initiatives.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, radiographs, prophylaxis and preventive treatments, patient education, documentation, referrals, and infection control within a collaborative clinic team.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with licensure and dental hygiene protocols
• Conduct comprehensive oral assessments including medical history and charting
• Take and interpret radiographs and intraoral images
• Perform prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, debridement, fluoride treatments, and sealants
• Monitor blood pressure and assess overall oral health at each visit
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, nutrition and preventive care
• Document clinical findings, treatment plans and patient interactions in the EDR
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and ensure follow-up
• Maintain infection control standards and sterilize instruments
• Support clinic operations including recall systems, supply management and operatory organization
• Assist during peak times and collaborate with dental team

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Dental Hygienist

Compensation: $65K - $87K per year + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job Type: Full Time. 4/10 hour days.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

We are seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality preventive and therapeutic dental care within a community health center setting. This role focuses on delivering patient-centered oral healthcare, supporting overall clinic operations, and participating in community dental health education initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• 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