full-time 14 days ago
Dental Hygienist - Dental Medicine - AGH - Full time
Allegheny Health Network
320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Competitive Compensation
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Company :
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Provides prophylaxis treatments and education to patients.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Calls the patient to confirm scheduled appointment. (5%)
Evaluates patient, takes blood pressure, and reviews medical history prior to dental prophylaxis. (10%)
Performs prophylaxis treatments, scaling and root planning, and periodontal probing. (65%)
Documents overall oral hygiene in the patient chart for review by the dentist and ensures proper billing procedures. (10%)
Explains procedure to patients/families and provides teaching instructions and or materials for home care. (10%)
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
Current Pennsylvania Dental Hygiene License.
Preferred
1 year of dental hygienist experience preferred.
Additional Employment Requirements:
CPR – American Heart Association
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Provides prophylaxis treatments and education to patients.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Calls the patient to confirm scheduled appointment. (5%)
Evaluates patient, takes blood pressure, and reviews medical history prior to dental prophylaxis. (10%)
Performs prophylaxis treatments, scaling and root planning, and periodontal probing. (65%)
Documents overall oral hygiene in the patient chart for review by the dentist and ensures proper billing procedures. (10%)
Explains procedure to patients/families and provides teaching instructions and or materials for home care. (10%)
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
Current Pennsylvania Dental Hygiene License.
Preferred
1 year of dental hygienist experience preferred.
Additional Employment Requirements:
CPR – American Heart Association
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
About Allegheny Health Network
Allegheny Health Network is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized care and improving the overall health of the community. With a focus on various medical specialties including bariatric and metabolic health, cancer care, cardiovascular services, gastroenterology, neuroscience, and orthopaedics, AHN offers comprehensive and innovative treatments to their patients.