Registered Dental Hygienist

Smile Programs•Harrisburg, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Smile Pennsylvania, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school working part-time, 1 day/week-Fridays. Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Requirements

Licensed RDH in the state of Pennsylvania
Working experience with Sealants and Polishing
Organized. Reliable. Ability to multi-task.
Experience with Microsoft Office Applications
CPR certification card
Min. of 1 year working experience as a Dental Hygienist
Digital X-ray Imaging experience
Must have Valid driver license and a willingness to travel to schools in neighboring counties
Works well with children
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Team player and able to work on a small team

Responsibilities

Assist with oral health management of all patients
Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment
Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
Obtain oral health assessment of each patient
Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards
Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)
Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart
Daily travel to and from school sites
Be a team player at all times