Dental Hygienist - Halfmoon Township, PA

Dental Career Services; Halfmoon Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,348 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A dental practice in Halfmoon Township, PA, is seeking a registered Dental Hygienist for a full-time position. Responsibilities include preparing patients, performing dental cleanings, and educating patients about oral health. The ideal candidate will have a valid dental hygiene license and skills in utilizing dental technology. The role offers competitive pay ranging from $38.00 to $50.00 per hour, along with benefits like PTO, medical coverage, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist License required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
• Familiar with dental technology and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental hygiene treatments.
• Perform dental prophylaxis and document services.
• Educate patients about oral hygiene and plaque control.

Skills

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Basic computer skills

Dental technology usage

Infection control

Health promotion and maintenance

Job description

Halfmoon Township, Pennsylvania, United States

$ 38.00 - 50.00 (US Dollar)

About the job Dental Hygienist - Halfmoon Township, PA

• Location: Halfmoon Township, 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