School Dental Hygienist

Allentown School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 59,493 - 81,690; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Job summary

Allentown School District is seeking a Certified Dental Hygienist to implement comprehensive dental health education and preventive programs. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a current Pennsylvania dental hygiene certificate.

The candidate will appraise dental health, provide emergency care, and collaborate with school personnel. Benefits include medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement. Responsibilities also involve continuous professional development and participation in school activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Current Pennsylvania School Dental Hygienist Certificate.
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances.

Responsibilities

• Appraise the dental health status of pupils and school personnel.
• Implement PA State Mandated Dental Hygiene Services Program.
• Counsel pupils and parents for needed treatment.
• Provide emergency care for dental issues.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive dental hygiene program.

Skills

Ability to work with people

Professional maturity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Current Pennsylvania School Dental Hygienist Certificate

Job description

Certified Dental Hygienist

Salary Range: $59,493-$81,690

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Current Pennsylvania School Dental Hygienist Certificate or specification per Pa Dept. of Ed. If you currently do not have certification.
• Ability to work with people.
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, 168, 151).
• Professional maturity in dealing with children, staff members, school personnel, parents, and community members.
• Alternative qualifications as determined by the Board.

Summary

The School Dental Hygienist implements comprehensive education and preventive dental health programs. These programs provide an educational experience that cultivates dental health habits and understanding, permitting students to function at their optimum level throughout life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Appraise the dental health status of pupils and school personnel.
• Implement PA State Mandated Dental Hygiene Services Program.
• Counsel pupils, teachers, parents, and others for the purpose of helping pupils obtain needed treatment or arranging school programs in keeping with their abilities (K-12) in public and private/non-public schools.
• Help prevent communicable diseases.
• Provide emergency care for injury or sudden dental issues.
• Protect and promote the dental health of school personnel.
• Apply appropriate theory as basis for decision‑making in dental hygiene.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive school dental hygiene program.
• Collect information about the health and development status of the student systematically and continuously.
• Use data to determine a dental hygiene diagnosis and develop a plan of care unique to student needs, intervening to promote, maintain, or restore dental health, prevent illness, and effect rehabilitation.
• Assess student responses to those actions to revise diagnosis and plan of care and determine progress toward goal achievement.
• Collaborate with other professionals to assure quality of care provided.
• Assist students, families, and school personnel to achieve optimal wellness through dental health education.
• Assume responsibility for continuing education and professional development and contribute to the professional growth of others.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal and/or Director of Community and Student Services.
• Participate in Dental First Aid, Parent Conferences, Assemblies, and other school activities such as PTA.

Benefits

*This may include*

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund
• Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group’s specific collective bargaining agreement.