Dental Hygienist

Cornerstone Care Inc.; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health care organization dedicated to improving community health as a Dental Hygienist. This role involves providing essential dental care, educating patients, and ensuring a high standard of hygiene practices. You will be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and focuses on serving underserved populations. With a commitment to excellence and compassionate care, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact on the health of patients in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while making a difference in your community.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

403 B retirement

Flexible spending accounts

Generous time off package

Qualifications

• Dental Hygiene license and X-Ray Certification are required.
• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of HIPAA are essential.

Responsibilities

• Seats and dismisses hygiene patients, reviews medical history.
• Provides patient education and performs prophylaxis procedures.
• Maintains recall system and updates CPR training.

Skills

Excellent Communication skills

Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rule

Education

Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene

Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene

Tools

X-Ray Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Uniontown Cornerstone Care Inc - Uniontown, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $32.00 - $36.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Health Care

Description

Work for an employer who loves you back!

Cornerstone Care has locations throughout Southwestern PA, and we are seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our team.

Make a difference as we seek those who want to assist us in fulfilling our mission: "To improve the health of our patients and the residents of our community, with special concern for the underserved."

Cornerstone Care has a long history of serving patients in our region and with over 24 million dollars in annual revenues. You can join a dynamic team of professionals where your contributions and voice make a difference.

We are the best family care center across Southwestern PA and Northern WV for affordable healthcare.

Cornerstone Care is seeking a Dental Hygienist for its Uniontown PA location.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Seats, positions, and dismisses scheduled hygiene patients.
2. Completes preliminary clinic forms.
3. Reviews medical history and discusses any problems with the dentist.
4. Provides patient education in toothbrush instruction, flossing demonstration, and any additional information as required.
5. Performs prophylaxis, i.e. supragingival scaling, subgingival scaling, root planing, gingival curettage, polishing.
6. Takes, processes, and mounts radiographs for hygiene patients as deemed necessary by the dentist.
7. Applies topical fluoride on children.
8. Assists with first aid procedures.
9. Maintains recall system and sends reminder letters to patients for their recall appointment.
10. Receives and maintains updated CPR training.

A dental hygienist may perform any duty delegated to the dental assistant. She may be called upon to assist if there are no hygiene patients available.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Requirements for this position include:

1. Dental Hygiene license, X-Ray Certification, Public Health License preferred.
2. Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene (Bachelor's preferred).
3. Current PA State License.
4. Excellent Communication skills.
5. Basic understanding and knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rule.
6. Current CPR Certification.

Qualifications

Cornerstone Care is a Non-Profit, Federally Qualified Health Center with 12 locations and a mobile unit, serving communities throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients and all the residents of the communities we serve, with special concern for the medically underserved and low-income populations.

Cornerstone Care offers: Medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403 B retirement, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, credit union, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits as well as a generous time off package.

Cornerstone Care, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.