Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, USA
12 hours ago
Dental Hygienist Practitioner - Public Health
**Join our team as a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner!** **Are you passionate about oral health and client education? We're looking for a dedicated professional to perform prophylactic and therapeutic services independently.** **This position is located at the General Academic Pediatrics location at 3420 Fifth Avenue in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, PA. It is embedded in a pediatric primary care office and will be working as a solo provider. Parking for this role is off-site, and a shuttle will be required.** **Responsibilities:** · Cleans and cares for teeth within the scope of dental standards of care including polishing, scaling and root planning, including oral health education. · May perform other approved dental care and preventive treatments, such as topical application of fluoride and dental sealants. · Advises patients on proper home care and treatment of teeth and gum tissues. · Takes and develops radiographs. · Is accountable and adaptable to all Clinic safety procedures, continuing education requirements, operational procedures, corporate compliance requirements, occupational exposure policies, disaster plan, infection control policies, and regulatory requirements. · Demonstrates understanding of age specific needs of the dental client population. · The Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner performs all services of a dental hygienist without the authorization, assignment or examination by a dentist. **Qualifications:** · Possess a degree from an accredited Dental Hygienist Program. · Must have a Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners License. · Must have received additional education and obtained a license as a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner. · Must have knowledge of dental equipment and terminology. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire + Dental Hygienist + Act 31, 33, 34, 73 Clearances with renewal
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