Dental Hygienist – Community Health, 4/10 Schedule

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Hygienist position in Pittsburgh, PA. This full-time role provides preventive and therapeutic dental care in a community health center setting, emphasizing patient-centered care and collaboration with dental staff.

You will perform exams, radiographs, prophylaxis, scaling, fluoride treatments, sealants, and patient education, while maintaining records and infection control standards. This role supports clinic operations and community dental health initiatives.

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

Job description

Dental Hygienist position in Pittsburgh, PA. This full-time role provides preventive and therapeutic dental care in a community health center setting, emphasizing patient-centered care and collaboration with dental staff.

You will perform exams, radiographs, prophylaxis, scaling, fluoride treatments, sealants, and patient education, while maintaining records and infection control standards. This role supports clinic operations and community dental health initiatives.