Dental Hygienist Job at Pyramid Consulting in Philadelphia

Immediate need for a talented Dental Hygienist. This is a 03+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Philadelphia, PA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:24-47603

Pay Range: $45 - $55/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assesses dental conditions and risk with patient screening procedures which includes medical history review and dental charting in the EHR.
• Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants, fluorides and varnishes, and related procedures.
• Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education and risk protocols, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a dentist.
• Assist with insurance preauthorization process for periodontal scaling and root planning to assure follow-up on all denials and scheduling for all approved cases.
• Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatments.
• Assists in the maintenance of all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and policies as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.
• Manage the continuing care recall system.
• Assist with managing hygiene inventory and supplies.
• Ensure use of downtime to include clean, stocked operatories; routinely clean and stock operatory.
• Documents dental history, reports pertinent observations, and other relevant patient information in the EHR. Documents lab procedures and ensures follow up on result.
• Performs patient triage and initiates patient care as appropriate for walk-in patient.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment in assigned operatories and for the assigned equipment.
• Regularly and thoroughly performs maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for the upkeep of the dental operatory and equipment.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Skills- Active DL, Covid vaccinated, Highest education Copy ,Pennsylvania State and Licensure as a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner.
• Diploma from a certified U.S. program with Registered Dental Hygienist degree.
• Pennsylvania State Licensure as a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner.
• Pennsylvania State Local Anesthesia Licensure.
• Competent with Electronic Dental Records.
• Proficient with CCD digital x-ray capture.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required.
• Have an interest in and commitment to public health dentistry.
• Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental, both periodontal and caries risk assessments, and associated conditions and pathology in dental patients.
• Note-The capacity to accommodate 7 patients per day for a mix of the following category of visits:Uncomplicated initial oral hygiene and recall hygiene visits.
• Scaling and Root planning visits.
• Fluoride applications and screening in office.
• Emergency patient screening and radiographs.
• Shift Timing: Monday and Wednesday: 9am-5pm.
• Tuesday: 9am-7pm.
• Thursday: 9am-5pm.
• Friday: 9am-3pm

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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