Dental Hygienist - Remote

Overview

The Dental Hygienist at Allegheny Health Network provides prophylaxis treatments and education to patients, ensuring optimal oral health care.

In Short

• Confirms scheduled appointments with patients.
• Evaluates patients by taking blood pressure and reviewing medical history.
• Performs prophylaxis treatments, scaling, root planning, and periodontal probing.
• Documents oral hygiene in patient charts for dentist review.
• Explains procedures to patients and provides home care instructions.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Maintains compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Ensures proper billing procedures are followed.
• Requires a current Pennsylvania Dental Hygiene License.
• Preferred one year of dental hygienist experience.

Requirements

• Current Pennsylvania Dental Hygiene License.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Preferred: 1 year of dental hygienist experience.

Benefits

• Access to a broad spectrum of health-related services.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Supportive work environment.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.