Dental Hygienist - Allison Park, PA

Dental Career Services; Allison Township (PA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Excellent pay with bonus system

PTO starting at 2 weeks

Medical Coverage/Vision/Dental

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance & Disability Insurance

401k + match

College Saving Account

Continuing Education

Zusammenfassung

A dental practice in Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to provide exceptional patient care. The successful candidate will prepare patients, perform dental prophylaxis, conduct oral screenings, and educate patients on oral hygiene. A Registered Dental Hygienist license is mandatory, along with basic computer skills. Competitive pay with benefits including medical coverage, PTO, and a bonus system are included. Join a dedicated team focused on quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifikationen

• Registered Dental Hygienist license is required.
• Must possess knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Aufgaben

• Prepare patient for dental hygiene treatment.
• Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains.
• Conduct oral cancer screenings and periodontal disease assessments.
• Apply fluorides and cavity-preventing agents.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative instructions.

Kenntnisse

Registered Dental Hygienist

Basic computer skills

Dental Technology

Infection Control

Health Promotion

Jobbeschreibung

About the job Dental Hygienist - Allison Park, PA

• Status: Full-Time

Appointment Lengths: Because the practice wants to ensure the best clinical care for each patient, they provide a generous amount of time per procedure and do not support assisted hygiene:

• Adult recall: 60 minutes
• Child recall: 30 minutes
• Scaling and Root Planning: 60-90 minutes

Technology:

• Panorex
• New Instruments
• Excellent pay with bonus system
• PTO starting at 2 weeks
• Medical Coverage/Vision/Dental
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
• 401k + match
• College Saving Account
• Continuing Education

Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient
• Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins
• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies
• Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions, providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit
• Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Requirements:

• License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist Required
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (e-mail and contact management preferred)
• Use of Dental Technology, Dental Health Maintenance, Infection Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance