Dental Hygienist

Markent Personnel; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 87.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employer-paid health coverage

Employer-paid dental coverage

Short-term & long-term disability

Life insurance

Vision coverage

FSA/HRA options

Parental leave

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Zusammenfassung

Markent Personnel is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist in Pittsburgh, PA to deliver high-quality preventive and therapeutic dental care within a community health center. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, infection control, and collaboration with clinical teams.

Responsibilities include radiographs, prophylaxis, and patient education, with a focus on public health outreach and coordinated referrals. Compensation reflects a $65K-$87K range plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with licensure and dental hygiene protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive oral assessments and dental charting.
• Take and interpret radiographs and intraoral images.
• Perform prophylaxis, scaling/root planing, fluoride, and sealants.
• Monitor vital signs and overall oral health status at visits.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, nutrition, and preventive care.
• Document findings and treatment plans in the electronic dental record.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up with specialists.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Infection control

Ausbildung

Dental Hygiene degree

Pennsylvania RDH license

CPR certification

Tools

Digital dental records

Radiography systems

Jobbeschreibung

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