DENTAL HYGIENIST

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Purchase, New York, is looking for a Dental Hygienist to administer oral prophylaxes and document patient examinations. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, complete a Dental Hygienist program, and possess NYS Licensure. Responsibilities include patient education, maintaining supplies, and coordination with front desk staff on scheduling. The role requires rotating weekend coverage and offers competitive hourly pay. This position promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Dental Hygienist program required.
• NYS Licensure for Dental Hygienist is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Complete oral prophylaxes on patients.
• Complete periapical x-rays as needed.
• Document oral examinations in the patient's electronic dental record.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Educate 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

Education

Dental Hygienist program

Job description

City/State: Purchase, New York

Grant Funded: No

Bargaining Unit: 1199

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: DAYS VARY

Scheduled Hours: 9:30 AM-6 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 services 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.