Hygienist

Dentistry For Kids; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Dentistry For Kids in Monroeville, PA is seeking a dental hygienist to support the dentist and team across a range of procedures. You will counsel and screen patients, educate on oral health, sterilize equipment, remove plaque, and assist in all aspects of care.

Candidates should hold a dental hygiene degree, have PA license or be pending, CPR certification, and be comfortable with radiographic procedures and computer tasks. Full- and part-time positions available.

Qualifications

• Degree in dental hygiene from a recognized university.
• Pennsylvania hygiene license or pending license.
• Up-to-date CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, interpersonal).
• Ability to perform radiographic procedures.
• Comfortable with a wide range of computer tasks.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients during examinations and treatments.
• Screen patients, including mouth and neck examination and history review.
• Educate patients on tooth and gum care and diet impact on oral health.
• Sterilize dental devices and equipment.
• Remove plaque, clean teeth, and prevent gum disease.
• Assist the dentist in all aspects of dental care.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry.
• Gather and review patients’ medical and dental histories.
• Document procedures thoroughly in dental records.

Skills

Patient counseling

Patient screening

Oral health education

Sterilization & infection control

Dental assisting

Radiographic procedures

CPR certification

Verbal & written communication

Computer tasks

Education

Dental hygiene degree

PA hygiene license or pending

CPR certification

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

We’re searching for a dental hygienist to join our practice to assist the dentist and other team members with a variety of procedures.

• Counseling and calming patients during examinations and treatments.
• Screening patients, which includes a mouth and neck examination as well as a review of their oral health history.
• Patient education on the correct tooth and gum care, as well as the impact of diet on oral health.
• Sterilizing dental devices and equipment.
• Plaque removal, tooth cleaning, and gum disease prevention.
• Assisting the dentist in all aspects of dental care.
• Being up-to-date with the most recent advancements in dentistry.
• Gathering patients’ medical and dental histories.
• Produce thorough documentation of procedure in dental records.
• Degree in dental hygiene from a recognized university.
• Pennsylvania hygiene license or pending license.
• Up-to-date CPR certification.
• The ability to perform radiographic procedures.
• Ability to accurately and effectively communicate (verbal, written, and interpersonal).
• Comfortable doing a wide range of computer tasks.
• Being well-versed in the areas of oral hygiene and dental wellness.

Compensation:

• $40-$42 per hour + Production bonus.
• Continuing education reimbursement after 90 days.
• 401k with Employer match after 1 year.
• Paid time off
• Benefits are available for full-time staff after 90 days.
• Full-time status begins at 28 hours per week.

We are willing to employ and train a candidate prior to receiving license notification. Candidates would be employed as a hygiene assistant prior to receipt of license.

Pediatric Hygienist at Dentistry for Kids in Monroeville, PA

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Monroeville, PA 15146: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)