Pediatric Dental Hygienist Job at Northeast Pediatric Dental, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Northeast Pediatric Dental
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Northeast Philadelphia pediatric dental office looking for Dental Hygienist to join our wonderful team. Up to 5-day work week totaling approximately 23 – 32 hours, with one evening per alternate week and no weekends.

We are a privately owned solo doctor practice with tight knit team that has been serving the community for over 35 years. We offer competitive wages with many benefits including 401(k) match, health insurance, uniform allowance, paid holidays, personal time off, quarterly bonuses and year-end holiday bonus.

We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated dental hygienist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing high quality patient care and maintaining a strong work ethic. You will not be alone in your role – our supportive team, including experienced dental assistants and other auxiliary staff will work alongside you to ensure you have the help and resources needed to carry out your responsibilities efficiently and effectively. Together, we strive to create a collaborative and positive work environment where everyone can succeed. 

The Dental Hygienist is the chief preventive provider of the Practice. This team member motivates, educates, and provides excellent treatment. Under indirect supervision, the Dental Hygienist will remove hard and soft deposits from teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. He or she will educate patients on oral hygiene, provide preventative dental care, take X-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants. By discovering and documenting areas of failure, both periodontally and restoratively, he or she facilitates the dentist’s diagnosis and treatment recommendations. This role requires advanced manual dexterity, fine motor control, and the ability to communicate effectively with young patients and their parents in a calming, professional manner.

Responsibilities include:
• Conduct oral health assessments and review patient history
• Perform routine and deep dental cleanings, including:
- Supragingival and subgingival scaling
- Root planning
- Polishing and flossing
• Take and process diagnostic digital X-rays
• Apply fluoride and sealants
• Educate children and caregivers on oral hygiene practices
• Chart existing restorations, caries, and periodontal conditions
• Sterilize instruments, maintain operatory cleanliness, and adhere to OSHA and HIPAA regulations
• Monitor and report changes in patients' dental or medical condition to thedentist

Qualifications:
• Associate's Degree from ADA accredited dental hygienist school
• Current State Licensure
• CPR Certification 

 

Job Tags

Work at office, Afternoon shift

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