Dental Hygienist/PHDHP
East Liberty Family Health Care Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Faith Based Family Health Care Center in search of a full-time (40 hrs per week) Dental Hygienist or Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner to join our growing team of medical/dental providers. The Hygienist will be responsible for providing preventative, therapeutic and intraoral services with or without the supervision of a dentist or the Dental Director. The Hygienist will appropriately assess, treat and provide patient education dental hygiene and disease processes that affect dental health.
Please visit www.elfhcc.com to learn more about our company and its vision to provide quality healthcare for all.
**COVID and influenza vaccines are required**
Qualifications:
- Dental Hygienist or PHDHP Certification and Dental anesthesia license required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the role of a Hygienist/PHDHP highly preferred.
- Community clinic experience a plus.
Job Responsibilities
- Assess dental condition and needs of patient including examination of head, neck, and oral cavity for disease.
- Responsible for dental prophylaxis, topical fluoride application, sealants, radiographs, patient education including oral health instruction and the plaque control program.
- Providing routine preventive and periodontal treatment for new and existing patients.
- Accurate documentation and maintenance of patient records.
- Other responsibilities as necessary.
Compensation:
Salary range commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits:
At East Liberty Family Health Care Center, we offer an exceptional benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement, Employee Assistance Program, Holiday pay, Paid sick/vacation, and supplemental benefit options.
East Liberty Family Heath Care Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or national origin in any manner. East Liberty Family Health care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/AA/M/D/F/H/V