Dental Hygienist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Shiremanstown (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a dental hygienist to deliver preventive dental care as part of a collaborative dental team in Pennsylvania. You will screen patients, perform hygiene procedures, and provide ongoing oral health education and guidance to individuals.

You will document medical histories, maintain accurate records, and communicate clearly with patients to support safe, high-quality care. This role emphasizes teamwork and patient-focused education.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of preventive dental and hygiene protocols.
• Attention to detail in documentation and patient screening.
• Excellent patient communication and education skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based dental environment.
• Commitment to safe, high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive hygiene procedures and assist with patient care
• Screen patients and identify basic oral health needs
• Document and review medical histories accurately
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care
• Support continuity of care by maintaining clear, organized records

Skills

Strong knowledge of preventive dental

Attention to detail in documentation

Excellent patient communication

Team-based dental environment

Commitment to safe patient care

Job description

Deliver preventive dental care and patient education as part of a collaborative dental team. Screen patients, provide dental hygiene procedures, and support individuals with ongoing oral health education and guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive hygiene procedures and assist with patient care
• Screen patients and identify basic oral health needs
• Document and review medical histories accurately
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care
• Support continuity of care by maintaining clear, organized records

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of preventive dental and hygiene protocols
• Attention to detail in documentation and patient screening
• Excellent patient communication and education skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based dental environment
• Commitment to safe, high-quality patient care