Dental Hygienist Practitioner
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join UPMC as a Dental Hygienist Practitioner – Public Health, Independent Practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. join our team as a Full-Time Dental Hygienist Practitioner! This position requires a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP) Certification and the ability to work independently.
Benefits & Compensation
- Independent Practice Authority
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join UPMC as a Dental Hygienist Practitioner – Public Health, Independent Practice.
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist Practitioner performs prophylactic and therapeutic dental services, including scaling, root planing, and oral health education, without direct dentist supervision. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate patient records, managing clinic supplies, and ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Dental Hygienist Program and possess a valid Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners License. Additionally, a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP) certification and current CPR/BLS certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Position Insights
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