Registered Dental Hygienist

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist at my office located in Fox Chapel. Flexible hours. One to three days/week. Dental Hygienist duties include: promoting good oral health practices, conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth and educating patients on oral health and preventative care, treating periodontal disease, handling dental emergencies, and building trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great chairside manner, we’d like to meet you.

Hours are: Monday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, and Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. No weekends!

I would also consider hiring a candidate who is looking to work only one or two of these days. If you are looking to add just one or two days to your schedule, please contact me. I am also willing to mentor recent graduates.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• Conduct initial oral screenings and review medical and oral health history
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
• Clean and help protect patients’ teeth
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care demonstrating good brushing techniques
• Give instructions to patients after dental procedures
• Take X-rays and/or dental impressions
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Monitor supplies

Skills

• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• Outstanding communication skills
• A patient and friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene
• Valid PA license to practice

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental hygiene: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer Skills: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PA Registered Dental Hygienist License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Health screenings • Patient comfort • Customer communication • Medical chart preparation • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Pre-examination patient preparation • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • Dental scaling • Care documentation • No weekends • Dental insurance • Initial patient assessment • Dental sterilization procedures • Patient history taking • Treatment planning support • Tuition reimbursement • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Dental x-ray • Dental impressions • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Patient consultations • Computer skills • Dental Hygiene • In-person • Employee discount • Documentation Handling • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Associate's degree • Registered Dental Hygienist • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Entry level