Dental Hygienist - Pediatrics

Geisinger•Milton, PA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs preventive and therapeutic direct patient care. Meets the qualifications and holds appropriate licensure to provide care for patients of all ages. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Requirements

Associate's Degree-Dental Hygiene (Required)
Licensed Dental Hygienist - PA State Board of Dentistry
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Communication
Customer Service
Teamwork

Responsibilities

Performs external and internal oral evaluations and records comprehensive periodontal and restorative dental charting.
Performs prophylactic treatment and provides services that may involve placement of sub-gingival agents, periodontal probing, scaling (manually or mechanically to remove subgingival and supragingival plaque, calculus or stains), root planning, and full mouth debridement.
May administer pain control agents such as topical anesthetic, Oraquix and and or local anesthesia (in accordance with 5, relating to local anesthesia permit).
Applies caries preventative agents including topical fluoride trays and varnish, dental sealants, desensitizing agents to root surfaces, and places temporary restorations when necessary.
Exposes and processes dental radiographs.
Provides patient education and home care protocols by discussing and demonstrating homecare techniques and products for patient use as part of an individualized self-care program. May include the importance of good nutrition and tobacco cessation in maintaining optimal oral health.
Completes new medical questionnaire annually.
Updates and reviews medical health history and completes all electronic medical record screenings at every dental visit.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disinfects dental equipment and operatory.
Maintains responsibility for general operatory and clinic maintenance, as well as monitors expiration dates on supplies.
Maintains current professional license and technical skills with continuing education and mandatory in-house training programs and performance improvement activities as applicable.
Attends and participates in appropriate monthly meetings.
When time permits, monitors their own schedules and communicates with scheduling pod to ensure cancellations and open slots are filled.
Assists in other areas as appropriate and as time permits.
Reply to patient questions and concerns.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger.
Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.
We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.