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St Joseph Regional

Location: US:PA:Reading
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8 hour shifts

***$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify *** 

JOB SUMMARY: 

A dental hygienist is a registered, licensed dental health professional. The Dental Hygienist will work independently or alongside dentists and other dental professionals to provide full oral health care specializing in the treatment and prevention of many oral diseases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program required

Successful completion of the written National Board Dental Hygiene Examination required

State Licensure required. 

X-ray Certification required

BLS Certification required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Medical and Medication knowledge Sterilize Technique knowledge Radiology Safety knowledge Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to work will all ages and special needs patients

Knowledge of HIPPA

Ability to learn/utilize EMR Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment

Ability to assist and take direction from residents, preceptors, and teammates in an academic setting

Must be able to perform hygiene procedures for a maximum 8 hour shift, including sitting, standing, bending, lifting less than 50 lbs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual-Spanish Dentrix experience

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. 

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. 

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, martial status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

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