Dental Hygienist – Casual

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# Dental Hygienist - Casual

- Location: Altoona, PA
- Employment type: Casual
- Category: Allied Health
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Altoona
- Pay: $25.08–$41.64 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-07T11:06:36.377Z

## Description

**Dental Hygienist - Casual Day Shift. This position offers at least 1 day a week, with the flexibility to cover other days.**

**Purpose:**
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