Dental Hygienist - DENTISTRY FOR LIFE SITE HOLDINGS LLC - Philadelphia, PA

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

We aim to craft an environment that engages and supports yourgrowth! We are looking for an enthusiastic Dental Hygienist that loves maintaining positive relationships with patients. Be rewarded for doing what you love, with a team that supports you. Your primary role is to provide patient care, while educating patients on the oral systemic links. We invest in you and your future with medical, dental, vision, 401k, and many other benefits!Incentive: SIGN ON BONUS
Skills
Provide outstanding customer service and hospitality through exceptional chair side manner and adhering to HIPAA compliance.

Provide patient care based on most current guidelines provided by the American Academy of Periodontology, ADA and ADHA guidelines- specifically related to periodontal disease, radiographs, standard of care.
Follow OSHA & Blood Borne Pathogen, guidelines on PPE and use universal precautions.
Be comfortable with thoroughly, efficiently performing clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to, as applicable by practice and or state law:

Review/ update medical history at every visit and record patients blood pressure, ensure all appropriate consent forms are signed prior to treatment.
Expose and evaluate diagnostic radiographs, intra oral photos,
Complete a full 6-point periodontal assessment every patient every visit.
Co-assess treatment with doctor and educate each patient on treatment needs and provide patient with necessary referrals.
Perform routine dental prophylaxis for periodontal healthy patients.
Perform Non-surgical periodontal therapy (scaling/root planning) and provide associated adjunctive therapy including antimicrobials, antibiotics, and/or laser on periodontal compromised patients (as allowable by state Board of Dentistry and certification)
Administer local anesthesia, monitor/provide Nitrous Oxide (as allowable by state Board of Dentistry and certification)
Screen for Oral Cancer
Identify caries risk level for patients and offer fluoride/sealants, as clinically indicated.
Maintain and complete accurate progress notes each day.
Sterilize, disinfect, and prepare operatory per OSHA guidelines.


Education/Certification(s)

Active State Dental Hygiene Licensure
Active CPR-BLS Certification
Active Local Anesthesia/ Laser/ Nitrous Oxide- as allowable by the State Board of Dentistry

Benefits

Dental, Vision, Medical Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401k with company matching contributions.
Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
Critical illness and Hospitalization Insurance
Opportunity for career growth
Incentive: SIGN ON BONUS

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