Registered Dental Hygienist

Smile Programs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings, weekends and summers off

School day schedule 8:00–3:00

Health, dental, vision benefits

Flexible scheduling

Full and part time positions

Competitive compensation

Portable dental equipment

Digital radiography

Job summary

Smile Programs is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to serve students in Philadelphia and surrounding counties through a school-based mobile dental program. The role is full-time, with travel to multiple school sites and a schedule aligned with the school day.

You will provide preventive care, sealants, fluoride, and education under the supervision of a dentist, using portable equipment and digital radiography.

Qualifications

• Licensed RDH in Pennsylvania.
• Experience with sealants and polishing.
• Strong organization and ability to multitask.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience with digital x-ray imaging.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oral health management of all patients.
• Verify patient identity using name and DOB before treatment.
• Review medical history and relevant oral health information.
• Obtain oral health assessment for each patient.
• Provide prophylaxis, sealants, and fluoride treatments per standards.
• Assist dentist as directed.
• Educate patients on oral health practices.
• Document services in patient chart.
• Travel daily to school sites.

Skills

PA RDH license

Sealants & polishing

Organization

Microsoft Office

CPR certified

Digital X-ray imaging

Driver license & travel

Child-friendly

Team player

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital X-ray Imaging

Job description

Dentistry with a work-life balance

Make a difference while doing what you love

If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk.

Smile Pennsylvania, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school working full-time.

Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Registered Dental Hygienist Qualifications

• Licensed RDH in the state of Pennsylvania
• Working experience with Sealants and Polishing
• Organized. Reliable. Ability to multi-task.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications
• CPR certification cardMin. of 1 year working experience as a Dental Hygienist
• Digital X-ray Imaging experience
• Must have Valid driver license and a willingness to travel to schools in neighboring counties
• Works well with children
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Team player and able to work on a small team

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Responsibilities

• Assist with oral health management of all patients
• Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment
• Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
• Obtain oral health assessment of each patient
• Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards
• Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
• Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)
• Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart
• Daily travel to and from school sites
• Be a team player at all times

Smile Pennsylvania Offers

• Evenings, weekends and summers off!
• Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
• Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
• Full and part time positions
• Competitive compensation
• State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
• Latest technology & digital radiography

Who We Are

Smile Programs is the nation's leading in-school dental program founded over two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated medical problems. Knowing that many parents could not take their children to the dentist due to issues including time off from work and transportation challenges, they sought to bring the care to the need. Today, through its dental partners, Smile Programs provides preventative and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children per year.

Smile Programs is currently active in 20 states and has ongoing strategic partnerships with over 8,000 school districts, including 21 of the 25 largest school districts in the country.

Smile Programs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.