Dental Hygienist

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and patient-centered Part-Time Dental Hygienist to join our Fairless Hills team for 2 days per week. With a strong and loyal patient base, our office continues to grow—and we’re looking for talented Hygienists who want to be part of a supportive, collaborative clinical team.

This position is open to both experienced Hygienists and recent graduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional, compassionate patient care
• Take, develop, and evaluate dental X-rays
• Assess patients’ oral health conditions and report findings to the dentist
• Document patient care and treatment plans thoroughly
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and home-care techniques
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and compliant operatory
• Perform miscellaneous duties as needed

Qualifications

• Active Dental Hygiene License
• Local Anesthesia Certification (Preferred but not required)
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to clearly communicate clinical information to patients and dental professionals
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and patient rapport

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Equal Employment

Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. Smart Arches values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged. Smart Arches is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.

Company Safety

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Smart Arches is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.