Registered Dental Hygienist
Job Description
Job Overview
The Registered Dental Hygienist provides preventive oral health care, supports patients during dental visits, and helps them understand how to care for their teeth and gums. This role combines attentive patient care, dental X-rays, and clear, practical education to support informed decisions and ongoing oral health.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, respectful care throughout patient visits.
- Take dental X-rays as part of patient care.
- Explain dental care and oral hygiene practices to patients.
- Share clear guidance tailored to patients’ questions and needs.
- Your impact: Patient education helps people make informed choices about daily oral care.
Qualifications
- Hold an active dental hygiene license required for practice.
- Demonstrate strong communication and patient education skills.
- Provide compassionate, professional care to diverse patients.
- Use sound judgment and attention to detail in clinical settings.
- Follow established safety and infection-control practices.
Pay: $34.00 - $41.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Direct patient care • Oral hygiene • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Preventive health (patient care) • One-on-one patient counseling • Paid time off • Decision making • Dental x-ray • Dental equipment • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • Patient counseling • In-person • Employee discount • Patient treatment • Patient education • Registered Dental Hygienist • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Entry level
Job Details
- Job Type
- Part Time
- Salary
- 34 - 41 USD hourly (68,000 - 82,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Hygienist in PA: $90k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Hygienist
- Posted
- November 7, 2026
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