Dental Hygienist

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 87 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a full-time Dental Hygienist to provide preventive and therapeutic dental care in a community health center setting. You will focus on patient-centered oral healthcare and support clinic operations.

The role involves radiographs, charting, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealants, and education on oral hygiene. You will collaborate with a team, maintain infection control, and participate in community dental health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Licensed dental hygienist with active credentials.
• Experience delivering preventive and therapeutic dental care.
• Ability to work within a community health setting.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care per licensure and protocols.
• Conduct oral assessments including medical history review.
• Take and interpret dental radiographs and intraoral images.
• Perform prophylaxis, scaling, root planing and sealants.
• Monitor vital signs and overall oral health at visits.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Document findings in the electronic dental record.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up with specialists.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization standards.
• Support clinic operations and recall systems.
• Assist during peak times and collaborate with staff.

Connaissances

Patient care

Radiographs

Periodontal charting

Infection control

Description du poste

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