DENTAL HYGIENIST

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,726,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in New York is seeking a Dental Hygienist to perform oral prophylaxes and periapical x-rays for patients. Responsibilities include patient documentation, maintaining supplies, and collaborating with front desk staff for scheduling. Candidates must have a high school diploma, complete a Dental Hygienist program, and possess NYS Licensure. The role requires rotating weekend coverage based on operational needs. Competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide rotating weekend coverage based on operational need is a MUST.

Responsibilities

• Complete Oral Prophylaxes on patients.
• Complete periapical x-rays as needed.
• Documentation of the oral examination in the patients electronic dental record.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Education to patients and families.
• Work with front desk staff on scheduling.

Skills

High school diploma/ GED

Completion of a Dental Hygienist program

NYS Licensure for Dental Hygienist

Prior experience as a Dental Hygienist in a dental setting

Job description

City/State

Purchase, New York

Grant Funded

No

Department

Bargaining Unit: 1199

Work Shift

Day

Work Days

DAYS VARY

Scheduled Hours

9 AM-5:30 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours

7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate

$39.31

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Under supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Hygienist administers oral prophylaxes of all new patients and service semiannually on continuing patients. The hygienist is responsible for periapical x-rays on these patients. In the absence of the supervisor or director, performs scheduling and work assignments based upon patient flow needs.

Ability to provide rotating weekend coverage based on operational need is a MUST

Responsibilities

• Complete Oral Prophylaxes on patients
• Complete periapical x-rays as needed
• Documentation of the oral examination in the patients electronic dental record
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment
• Education to patients and families
• Work with front desk staff on scheduling

Qualifications/ Skills

• High school diploma/ GED required
• Completion of a Dental Hygienist program required
• NYS Licensure for Dental Hygienist
• Prior experience as a Dental Hygienist in a dental setting preferred

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.