Dental Hygienist - Per Diem

Geisinger

Danville, PA, United States
Preventive and therapeutic patient care
Oral evaluations and charting
Prophylactic treatment and scaling
Performs preventive and therapeutic direct patient care, including oral evaluations, scaling, and application of preventative agents

Job Summary

  • Performs preventive and therapeutic direct patient care, including oral evaluations, scaling, and application of preventative agents.
  • Provides patient education on home care protocols, nutrition, and tobacco cessation to maintain optimal oral health.
  • Geisinger offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with automatic contributions and a wellness program.

Matching Summary

Performs preventive and therapeutic direct patient care, including oral evaluations, scaling, and application of preventative agents.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Preventive and therapeutic patient care
  • Oral evaluations and charting
  • Prophylactic treatment and scaling
  • Caries preventative agent application
  • Dental radiography
  • Instrument cleaning and sterilization

Nice-to-have

  • Patient education and home care
  • Tobacco cessation discussion
  • Collaboration and collegiality
  • Diverse and inclusive environment

Key Requirements

  • Associate's Degree-Dental Hygiene
  • Licensed Dental Hygienist - PA State Board of Dentistry
  • Basic Life Support Certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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