Dental Hygienist

Confident Search Consultants; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully covered medical

Dental coverage

Disability & life insurance

Vision coverage

FSA/HRA options

PTO and holidays

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants seeks a full-time Dental Hygienist in Pittsburgh, PA to provide high-quality preventive and therapeutic dental care within a community health center setting.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, radiographs, prophylaxis and periodontal therapies, and patient education, with a comprehensive benefits package and a strong team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Accredited dental hygiene program completed.
• Active PA RDH license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Local anesthesia certification preferred.
• Community health/public health experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of infection control and periodontal therapies.
• Proficient with digital records and radiography systems.
• Able to work independently and with a team.
• Strong communication with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per licensure and hygiene protocols.
• Perform screenings, medical history reviews, charting.
• Take and interpret radiographs.
• Conduct prophylaxis and periodontal therapies (scaling/root planing, debridement, fluoride, sealants).
• Monitor blood pressure and overall oral health at visits.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and prevention.
• Document findings and treatment plans in the electronic dental record.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-ups.
• Maintain infection control and instrument sterilization.
• Support clinic operations and supply management.
• Assist during peak times and collaborate with staff.
• Participate in community dental education programs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Infection control

Patient education

Education

Accredited Dental Hygiene program

Tools

Dental radiography systems

Digital dental records

Job description

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
• Participate in community dental education programs

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (UPMC)
• 100% employer-paid dental (United Concordia)
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Voluntary vision coverage (VBA)
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA and HRA options
• 2 weeks paid parental leave
• 20 days (4 weeks) of PTO during first two years
• 12 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with 4% employer match