Dental Hygienist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist to join their team. The role involves instructing patients on oral hygiene, taking radiographs, and managing dental procedures. Ideal candidates will have a Dental Hygiene degree and strong communication skills to interact with patients and students effectively.

Qualifications

• Instruct patients on proper oral hygiene.
• Experience with radiographs and dental assisting techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform paraprofessional duties to preserve dental health and prevent disease.
• Take and develop radiographs; assist in dental procedures as needed.
• Teach hygiene students from the University of Pittsburgh.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Attention to Detail

Education

Dental Hygiene Degree

Job description

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a part time Dental Hygienist to work at the main hospital location in Lawrenceville, PA with some possible travel to Oakland or Hampton.

The Dental Hygienist performs paraprofessional duties necessary to preserve dental health and prevent the spread of dental disease.

Responsibilities:

• Give and receive accurate and complete information to parents and doctors while displaying professionalism and perform accurate and thorough charting of patient data.
• Instruct patient and parent on the proper oral hygiene.
• Take and develop radiographs of a consistent, good diagnostic quality for review by dentist.
• Perform all necessary housekeeping procedures including keeping all work areas properly stocked. Manage spills and patient accidents.
• Place topical anesthetics, rubber dam; placement of occlusal sealants using four handed dental assisting techniques if assisting is necessary.
• Teach hygiene students from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine.
• Page, greet and seat patient. Scale and polish primary and permanent dentition and apply topical fluoride. Prepare electronic documents including discharge summary and school/work excuse.
• Maintain equipment and supplies as directed by the clinic coordinator.