Dental Hygienist
Cornerstone Care·West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
Cornerstone Care·West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
include seating, positioning, and dismissing hygiene patients, reviewing medical histories with the dentist, and providing patient education on oral hygiene techniques. The hygienist will perform scaling, root planing, polishing, take radiographs, and apply topical fluoride to children.
Seats, positions, and dismisses scheduled hygiene patients. Completes preliminary clinic forms. Reviews medical history and discuss any problems with the dentist. Provides patient education in toothbrush instruction, flossing demonstration, and any additional information as required. Performs prophylaxis, i.e. supragingival scaling, subgingival scaling, root planing, gingivalcurrettage, polishing. Takes, processes and mounts radiographs for hygiene patients as deemed necessary by the dentist Applies topical fluoride on children. Assists with first aid procedures. Maintains recall system and sends reminder letters to patients for their recall appointment. Receives and maintains updated CPR training. A dental hygienist may perform any duty delegated to the dental assistant. She may be called upon to assist if there are no hygiene patients available. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requirements for this position include: Dental Hygiene license X-Ray Certification, Public Health License preferred. Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene (Bachelor's preferred) Current PA State License QualificationsCornerstone Care is a Non-Profit, Federally Qualified Health Center with 14 locations and a mobile unit, serving communities throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Northern West Virginia. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients and all the residents of the communities we serve, with special concern for the medically underserved and low-income populations. Cornerstone Care offers: Medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403 B retirement, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, credit union, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits as well as a generous time off package. Cornerstone Care, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
Minimum requirements mandate a Dental Hygiene license, X-Ray Certification, and an Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene, with a Public Health License being preferred. A current PA State License is also required for this position.
Market context
Dental hygienist openings in Pennsylvania are typically driven by ongoing demand for preventive oral care in private practices, community clinics, and group dental settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a current Pennsylvania license, X-ray certification, and an associate’s degree, with a public health license preferred in some settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure details and tailor your application to the setting you want.
