Pediatric Dental Hygienist — School-Based Care, Weekdays

UPMC; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UPMC Dental Hygienist position to oversee oral health care for children in the Oral Health Program. You will collaborate with the Project Director, Care manager/coordinator, school liaisons, pediatricians and other staff to schedule care and referrals for children to receive oral health services.

Core duties include performing cleanings, examining gums, applying fluoride and sealants, and maintaining infection control.

Qualifikationen

• Dental hygienist duties require clinical skills and patient care

Aufgaben

• Perform dental procedures such as cleaning teeth, examining gums for signs of disease, and application of fluoride and sealants without the supervision of a dentist
• Adheres to infection control procedures and the sterilization and care of instruments
• Instructs children/adolescents/parents in the proper care of teeth and gums
• Explains procedures to be performed; collects and records patient health histories
• Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment; prepares operatory for the patient visit
• Provides charges to appropriate staff for billing purposes based on care given
• Contact departments, as needed, to review various charge scenarios
• Documentation and maintenance of accurate records for oral health patients
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

Jobbeschreibung

UPMC Dental Hygienist position to oversee oral health care for children in the Oral Health Program. You will collaborate with the Project Director, Care manager/coordinator, school liaisons, pediatricians and other staff to schedule care and referrals for children to receive oral health services.

Core duties include performing cleanings, examining gums, applying fluoride and sealants, and maintaining infection control.