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Join our team as a Public Health Dental Hygienist 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.
- 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 authorization, assignment, or examination by a dentist.
- Must have 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
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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