Part-time Temporary Dental Hygienist

Join our dedicated periodontal team at Periodontal and Implant Center of York (PICOY) as a Part-time Temporary Dental Hygienist for 1 to 2 days per week for up to 4 months ending January 2027. Play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years’ prior dental hygienist experience, possess a valid dental hygiene license, X-ray certification and a valid PA anesthesia license, in addition to outstanding customer service, attention to detail and organizational skills. Oryx or other dental software computer skills a plus.

This position typically works 1-2 days per week on Tuesday and Thursday. Our office hours are: 7:30AM- 5:30PM.

Responsibilities
Prepare patients for treatment including preparing treatment room with sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment following aseptic techniques to maintain infection control standards.

Apply preventive materials to the teeth
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Maintain accurate patient records in dental software, Oryx
Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations
Follow all OSHA guidelines
Interact with staff in a cooperative and professional manner including to provide support to clinical staff, as time permits.

Experience Requirements
3+ years proven experience working as a Dental Hygienist in a clinical setting to include performing X-ray procedures and administering anesthesia
Possess active, unrestricted license as a Registered Dental Hygienist; must be in good standing, with no disciplinary action or criminal conviction against it
Current Local Anesthesia Permit from PA State Board of Dentistry required
Associate’s degree (or higher) from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Current CPR/BLSA certification
Familiarity with EMR (electronic medical record) systems is highly desirable
Certification in radiography or X-ray Pennsylvania licensing required.

We offer a competitive hourly rate. Qualified candidates should reply to address in this posting. No phone calls please. EOE
Pay: From $46.00 per hour
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
Dental Hygiene: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Pennsylvania X-ray certification (Required)
Anesthesia Certification for PA (Required)
Ability to Commute:
York, PA 17403 (Required)
Work Location: In person