What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Greensburg Dental Care?
Dental Hygienist Position at Heartland Dental
We are seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist to join our team at Greensburg Dental Care, a growing dental practice supported by Heartland Dental.
This is an excellent opportunity for a clinical provider and patient advocate to provide exceptional lifetime patient care while receiving best-in-class non-clinical support. You will work in a collaborative environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, giving patients the time and attention they need, with access to a hygiene mentor program.
You will be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate, providing outstanding patient care and investing in your community with the support of Heartland Dental.
- Competitive benefits, including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off)
- Continuing education opportunities to enhance your clinical skills and provide exceptional lifetime care to patients
- Access to an expansive network of mentors and resources, including 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities
- Unparalleled business support and high-quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care
- Opportunity to join a stable company with over 20 years of industry leading experience and unlimited growth potential
Greensburg Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients it serves. With a supportive practice manager, a highly trained team on site, and a vast network of experts across the nation, you will have all the resources and support you need to succeed.
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A current dental hygienist license in Pennsylvania and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (where required)
- Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening, and medical history documentation
- CPR Certification
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- 0 years of clinical experience
- Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays, and electronic medical record systems
- Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet the needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health
- Clinical needs as required by the office
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/Doctor/Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation
- Prolonged periods sitting and standing
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
- Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
- Tuberculosis (TB) test required for all new hires in dental office positions