Pediatric Dental Hygienist | $5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Bethlehem, PA

Pediatric Dental Hygienist

Love working with kids? At Children's Dental Health, you'll help children build healthy habits and lifelong comfort with the dentist. Pediatric hygiene means mostly healthy mouths and light calculus, which is easier on your hands and back! Our four-day schedule gives you a three-day weekend, almost every weekend. At a glance Pay: $45-$52/hour, based on experience Sign-on bonus: $5,000 paid after 30 days Schedule: Monday through Thursday 7:45-5:00pm. Occasional Fridays as needed. Location: Bethlehem, PA New graduates welcome, with up to $40,000 in tuition reimbursement! Just finished hygiene school, or about to? Start your career with a team that will help you build clinical confidence and help pay down your student loans along the way. New grads don't get thrown in the deep end here. You'll get: Hands-on mentoring from experienced hygienists who've been where you are Pediatric-specific training, from calming nervous first-timers to making cleanings fun Up to $40,000 toward your education costs What we offer: Medical and vision insurance: You're eligible starting the first month after you join. Dental coverage: Enjoy this benefit with $0 premium. 401(k) plan with company match. Generous paid time off and holidays. Employee referral program: Earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team. Big savings, big perks: Enjoy exclusive discounts on everything from restaurants and travel to movies and more. Pet insurance: We understand the importance of furry family members too. Cutting-edge technology and training: We provide the tools and resources you need to excel in your role. Life and disability insurance options. Keep growing your career with our Education Assistance Program, which helps cover the cost of CE courses, certifications, and advanced degrees.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive oral exams and assessments of patients' oral health. Perform dental cleanings, scaling, and polishing procedures. Administer fluoride treatments and take X-rays as needed. Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventative care techniques. Document patient care and treatment plans accurately in patient records. Collaborate with the dentist and other team members to ensure high-quality patient care.

Where Your Career Can Go Your first job here is just the beginning. As you grow, you can move into roles like: Clinical trainer, mentoring the next class of new hygienists Office leadership, helping run a practice day to day With practices across our network, you'll have room to grow without having to start over somewhere new.

Qualifications

Active Pennsylvania Dental Hygiene License Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program Current CPR/BLS certification Patience, warmth, and a genuine enjoyment of working with children