DENTAL HYGIENIST

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,676 - 63,630; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Purchase, New York, is seeking a Dental Hygienist. The role involves administering oral prophylaxes, conducting periapical x-rays, and documenting patient examinations in electronic records. Candidates need a high school diploma, completion of a dental hygienist program, and NYS licensure. Prior dental experience is preferred. This position requires rotating weekend coverage based on operational need and offers an hourly rate of $39.31.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Dental Hygienist program required.
• New York State Licensure for Dental Hygienist mandatory.
• Prior experience in a dental setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete Oral Prophylaxes on patients.
• Complete periapical x-rays as needed.
• Document the oral examination in electronic dental record.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Provide education to patients and families.
• Collaborate 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

Job description

City/State
Purchase, New York

Grant Funded
No

Department

Bargaining Unit
1199

Work Shift
Day

Work Days
DAYS VARY

Scheduled Hours
8:30 AM-5 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours
7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate
$39.31
For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Under supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Hygienist administers oral prophylaxes for all new patients and performs semiannual services 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 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.