Dental Hygienist - Per Diem

Job Duties

• 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/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.
• Maintains responsibility for general operatory and clinic maintenance, as well as monitors expiration dates on supplies.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Holds appropriate licensure to provide care for patients of all ages.

Skills

• Teamwork;
• Communication;
• Customer Service.

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions;
• 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.

Education

Associate's Degree-Dental Hygiene (Required)

Skills

• Teamwork;
• Communication;
• Customer Service.