Dental Hygienist - Per Diem

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to provide preventive and therapeutic care. This role involves performing oral evaluations, administering treatments, and educating patients on maintaining optimal oral health. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene and relevant licensure. Join a team that values kindness, excellence, and innovation, and enjoy a competitive compensation package along with family-friendly benefits. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients while working in a supportive clinical environment.

Benefits

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Family-friendly support including parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Requires appropriate licensure to provide care for patients of all ages.
• Must maintain current professional license and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive oral evaluations and dental charting.
• Administers pain control and provides prophylactic treatment.
• Educates patients on home care techniques and nutrition.

Skills

Patient Care

Oral Evaluations

Prophylactic Treatment

Pain Control Administration

Patient Education

Record Keeping

Education

Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene

Tools

Dental Radiography Equipment

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

Job Summary: Performs preventive and therapeutic direct patient care. Meets the qualifications and holds appropriate licensure to provide care for patients of all ages.

Job Duties

1. Performs external and internal oral evaluations and records comprehensive periodontal and restorative dental charting.
2. Performs prophylactic treatment and provides services that may involve placement of sub-gingival agents, periodontal probing, scaling (manually or mechanically to remove subgingival and supragingival plaque, calculus or stains), root planning, and full mouth debridement.
3. May administer pain control agents such as topical anesthetic, Oraquix and/or local anesthesia (in accordance with licensing requirements).
4. Applies caries preventative agents including topical fluoride trays and varnish, dental sealants, desensitizing agents to root surfaces, and places temporary restorations when necessary.
5. Exposes and processes dental radiographs.
6. Provides patient education and home care protocols by discussing and demonstrating homecare techniques and products for patient use as part of an individualized self-care program.
7. May include the importance of good nutrition and tobacco cessation in maintaining optimal oral health.
8. Completes new medical questionnaire annually.
9. Updates and reviews medical health history and completes all electronic medical record screenings at every dental visit.
10. Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disinfects dental equipment and operatory.
11. Maintains responsibility for general operatory and clinic maintenance, as well as monitors expiration dates on supplies.
12. Maintains current professional license and technical skills with continuing education and mandatory in-house training programs and performance improvement activities as applicable.
13. Attends and participates in appropriate monthly meetings.
14. When time permits, monitors their own schedules and communicates with scheduling pod to ensure cancellations and open slots are filled.
15. Assists in other areas as appropriate and as time permits.
16. Replies to patient questions and concerns.

Work Environment & Additional Information

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

Education & Experience

Associate's Degree-Dental Hygiene (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Dental Hygienist - PA State Board of Dentistry

Our Purpose & Values

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. Our core values include kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety.

We offer healthcare benefits from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners. We foster an atmosphere of collaboration and diversity, believing it makes our team stronger. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, encouraging women and minorities to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.