Dental Hygienist - Per Diem

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Dental Hygienist - Per Diem to deliver preventive and therapeutic patient care. The role involves performing oral evaluations, administering treatments, and providing patient education in a clinical environment. Join a collaborative team that values diversity and inclusion while offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

401(k) with employer contributions

Wellness program with incentives

Family support benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist in PA.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Continuing education and training participation expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform external and internal oral evaluations and dental charting.
• Administer pain control agents and apply preventive agents.
• Educate patients on home care techniques.

Skills

Patient Education

Oral Evaluations

Prophylactic Treatment

Pain Control Administration

Education

Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene

Job description

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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 is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with organization policies and procedures. The statements in this profile are not all-inclusive but represent typical elements necessary for successful job performance. Additional competencies and skills outlined in department-specific orientation will also be considered essential.

Position Details

Geisinger offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. Learn more at: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Benefits include:
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Family support benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with various support services

Education

Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene (Required)

Experience and Licenses

Basic Life Support Certification; Licensed Dental Hygienist - PA State Board of Dentistry

Our values focus on caring, kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. We promote a collaborative, diverse environment and are an equal opportunity employer.