- Salary
- $45 – $55/hr
- Location
- Tarentum, Pennsylvania, US
- Type
- Full-time, Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Registered Dental Hygienist.
Location: Tarentum, PA.
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time.
Schedule:
- Monday: 9:00am – 6:00pm.
- Tuesday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm.
- Friday: 8:00am – 1:30pm.
Flexible scheduling available. Full-time and part-time candidates are encouraged to apply. Opportunities may also be available to split time between our Tarentum and Bloomfield locations.
Compensation:
- Hourly Rate: $45–$55/hour.
- Annualized Compensation: Approximately $93,600–$114,400/year based on a full-time schedule.
- Quarterly, Semi-Annual & Company-Wide Annual Production Bonuses.
- Typical Full-Time Bonus Earnings: $5,000–$19,000 annually.
- Top-performing hygienists have significant earning potential, with exceptional producers earning well into six figures.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist to join our established private dental practice in Tarentum, PA. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative team that prioritizes quality patient care, professional growth, and long-term relationships with both patients and team members.
Our hygienists work from a single-column hygiene schedule with 45-minute appointments and have the autonomy to extend appointment times whenever additional treatment or patient education is clinically appropriate. A dedicated roving clinical assistant supports the hygiene department by assisting with radiographs, room turnovers, and scheduling, allowing hygienists to focus on delivering exceptional care.
Whether you're an experienced hygienist or just beginning your career, you'll find a welcoming environment with mentorship, structured training, and a culture that values teamwork and clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal hygiene care.
- Perform dental prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planning, and preventive procedures.
- Conduct comprehensive periodontal evaluations and oral cancer screenings.
- Take diagnostic radiographs, including panoramic, bitewing, and periapical images as clinically indicated.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, and preventive treatment recommendations.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Collaborate closely with doctors and the clinical team to provide exceptional patient care.
- Maintain OSHA and infection control standards.
- Support a collaborative and patient-centered clinical environment.
Qualifications:
- Active Registered Dental Hygienist license in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- New graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive, flexible, and team-oriented mindset.
- Passion for preventive dentistry and patient education.
- Commitment to providing outstanding patient care.
Benefits:
- 100% employer-paid individual health insurance.
- Quarterly production bonuses.
- Semi-annual production bonuses.
- Company-wide annual bonus program.
- Mentorship and structured onboarding for new graduates.
- Dedicated roving hygiene support.
- Long-term professional growth opportunities.
- Supportive private practice culture with exceptional employee retention.
About the Area:
Located along the Allegheny River, Tarentum offers the charm of a close-knit community with convenient access to Pittsburgh and the surrounding suburbs. Residents enjoy affordable living, outdoor recreation, local shopping, and a welcoming atmosphere while remaining within easy commuting distance of the city.
Skills
BLSCPRPatient CareOSHA
