Dental Hygienist

BronxCare Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BronxCare Health System is seeking a Dental Hygienist in New York, NY. The role involves providing oral care, including cleanings and patient screenings under the supervision of a dentist. You will educate patients on oral health, perform screenings, and maintain electronic records.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience and a valid New York State Dental Hygienist License. Strong communication and computer skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Dental Hygienist experience required.
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• Computer literacy, especially with scheduling and medical records software.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral care to patients under the supervision of a dentist.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients.
• Perform patient screening procedures, such as oral cancer screening.

Skills

Dental Hygiene

Patient Counseling

Oral Health Education

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

New York State License as Dental Hygienist

Tools

Dental Electronic Medical Record systems

Scheduling Software

Job description

Overview

Dental Hygienists are responsible for providing oral care to patients under the supervision of a dentist. This includes, but is not limited to, cleanings, patient screenings, and advising patients on oral health and preventative care.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain positive relationship with patients, visitors and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously and appropriately with patients, visitors and other employees. Behave in manner consistent with maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of Martin Luther King Health System and its employees.

Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvement activities of the assigned department. Contribution and participation includes data collection, analysis, implementation of and compliance with risk management and claims activities, support of and participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, consistent adherence to the specific rules and regulations of the of Martin Luther King Health System (a) Safety and Security Policies, (b) Risk Management: Incident and Occurrence Reporting, (c) Infection Control Policies and Procedures and (d) Patient and Customer Service.

Removes calculus and plaque from all surfaces of the teeth under the supervision of a dental attending.

Applies preventative materials to the teeth (ex: sealant, fluoride) under the supervision of a dental attending.

Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (ex: brushing, flossing, nutritional counseling, smoking cessation) under the supervision of a dental attending.

Takes and develops dental radiographs under the supervision of a dental attending.

Performs patient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection and taking blood pressure and pulse under the supervision of a dental attending.

Displays proficiency in both hospital and dental electronic medical record systems (ex: dental charting, coding, reviewing medical records, entering and amending notes, etc.) under the supervision of a dental attending.

Counsels patients about healthy nutrition and its impact on oral health under the supervision of a dental attending.

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year of Dental Hygienist experience required.2 years of experience preferred.

New York State License as Dental Hygienist

High school graduate or equivalent

Computer literacy, especially with scheduling and medical records software