Dental Hygienist

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Cornerstone Care has locations throughout Southwestern Pa. and we are seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our team.

Make a difference as we seek those who want to assist us in fulfilling our mission: "To improve the health of our patients and the residents of our community, with special concern for the underserved."


Cornerstone Care has a long history of serving patients in our region and with over 28 million dollars in annual revenues. You can join a dynamic team of professionals where your contributions and voice make a difference.


We are the best family care center across Southwestern PA and Northern WV for affordable healthcare.

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Cornerstone Care is seeking a Dental Hygienist for its West Mifflin, PA, location.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

Cornerstone 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.