Dental Hygienist
Compensation: $65K - $87K per year + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Job Type: Full Time. 4/10 hour days.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
We are seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality preventive and therapeutic dental care within a community health center setting. This role focuses on delivering patient-centered oral healthcare, supporting overall clinic operations, and participating in community dental health education initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in accordance with licensure and established dental hygiene protocols
- Conduct comprehensive oral assessments, including medical history review, dental and periodontal charting
- Take and interpret radiographs and intraoral images
- Perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, debridement, fluoride treatments, and sealants
- Monitor blood pressure and assess overall oral health status at each visit
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, nutrition, and preventive care
- Document all clinical findings, treatment plans, and patient interactions in the electronic dental record
- Coordinate referrals to specialists and ensure appropriate follow-up
- Maintain infection control standards and ensure proper sterilization of instruments
- Support clinic operations, including recall systems, supply management, and operatory organization
- Assist during peak clinic times and collaborate with dental assistants and providers
- Participate in community dental education programs
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
- Active Pennsylvania Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license
- Current CPR certification
- Local anesthesia certification preferred
- Experience in a community health or public health setting preferred
- Strong knowledge of dental procedures, infection control standards, and periodontal therapies
- Proficiency with digital dental records and radiography systems
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse patient populations
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical coverage (UPMC)
- 100% employer-paid dental (United Concordia)
- 100% employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Voluntary vision coverage (VBA)
- Medical and Dependent Care FSA and HRA options
- 2 weeks paid parental leave
- 20 days (4 weeks) of PTO during first two years
- 12 paid holidays annually
- 401(k) with 4% employer match