Dental Hygienist

Private Practice Dental Jobs | Morton, PA

Posted Date 4/22/2025
Description

Amazing opportunity to join a newly renovated family practice! We are a 2 doctor (non corporate) private practice. We are looking to fill a part time or full time position. We are proud to be among the few remaining offices that are not corporate owned and operated! We value our office culture above all else and prioritize our patient experience. Our entire office just under went a full renovation. Enjoy working in a brand new state of the art facility !

In addition to our hourly pay we also offer fluoride bonuses.

PTO, PAID HOLIDAYS, 4% 401K MATCH, HEALTH INSURANCE included.

Key Tasks:

The requirements listed below are representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Prepare treatment rooms for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
Prepare patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.
Maintain instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.
Select materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health.
Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.
Detect disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies.
Apply fluorides and other cavity preventing agents.
Help dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers.
Educate patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and post operative instructions; providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit.
Document dental hygiene services by recording medical and dental histories; charting in patient records.
Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping informations confidential.
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Required Qualifications:

Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene
Current state license in good standing
Excellent verbal communication skills
Basic understanding and knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules
Current CPR certification required
We work extremely hard to provide our employees with continuous professional development and supportive work environment. Competitive wages, great benefits, and opportunities for advancement are just a few reasons why a career with us is an investment in your future.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Work Location: In person

 

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