What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Hygienist position at North Penn Comprehensive Health Services/Laurel Dental?
North Penn Comprehensive Health Services
Job Description
Dental Hygienist
Primary Location: Mansfield
Reports To: Director of Laurel Dental
Schedule: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Purpose:
Under general supervision, according to the established policies and procedures in accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dental Law, performs paraprofessional duties necessary to preserve dental health and prevent the spread of dental disease.
Responsibilities:
- Give and receive accurate and complete information to parents and doctors while displaying professionalism and performing accurate and thorough charting of patient data.
- Instruct patient and parent on proper oral hygiene.
- Take and develop radiographs of a consistent, good diagnostic quality for review by a dentist.
- Perform all necessary housekeeping procedures including keeping all work areas properly stocked. Manage spills and patient accidents.
- Place topical anesthetics, rubber dam; placement of occlusal sealants using four-handed dental assisting techniques if assistance is necessary.
- Page, greet, and seat patient. Scale and polish primary and permanent dentition and apply topical fluoride. Prepare electronic documents including discharge summary and school/work excuse.
- Maintain equipment and supplies as directed by the clinic coordinator.
Qualifications:
An associate degree is required.
Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
Dental hygiene experience preferred.
Technical skills to perform scaling, polishing, chairside assistance, and all dental hygiene duties.
Ability to interact with doctors, patients, families, and students to obtain and relay information on hygiene status
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Dental Hygienist licensure
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance
North Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Dental Hygiene: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $78,897 - $103,569