Dental Hygienist

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University seeks a seasoned Dental Hygienist to deliver therapeutic dental services, perform preliminary exams and prophylaxis, and manage patient information. You will take intraoral and extraoral radiographs and advise patients on oral health.

Maintain infection control, uphold safety standards, and ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials while documenting radiographs and treatment plans. Requires NYS Dental Hygiene license, 3+ years' experience; Bachelor's preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program is required.
• 3+ years of related experience and a valid NYS Dental Hygiene license are required.
• Excellent patient relationship skills and ability to communicate with a diverse client population.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic dental services and prophylaxis to promote good oral health.
• Perform preliminary oral examinations and record patient information.
• Take intraoral and extraoral, digital and traditional radiographs.
• Maintain cleanliness and enforce safety standards, including proper disposal of hazardous materials.

Skills

Excellent patient relationship skills

Communication with diverse populations

Education

Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene

Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene (preferred)

Tools

Cephalometric Radiographs

Job description

Position Summary

Provide therapeutic dental services that support promotion of good oral health; perform preliminary oral examinations and prophylactic treatments; gather and record new patient information; take intra- and extra-oral, digital and traditional radiographs, and provide information to patients on their health status to help them develop and maintain good oral health. Maintain cleanliness of work areas; ensure implementation of safety standards and proper disposal of hazardous and infectious materials.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associate's Degree from accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree from accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• Required Experience: 3+ years related experience. Valid NYS Dental Hygiene license.
• Preferred Experience: Experience working with Cephalometric Radiographs.
• Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent patient relationship skills, ability to communicate effectively with a diverse client population.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $47.658. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.