DENTAL HYGIENIST

Montefiore New Rochelle; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore New Rochelle is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide oral prophylaxis and periapical x-rays for new and continuing patients in Purchase, NY. The hygienist will document examinations in the electronic dental record and support scheduling with the front desk.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, educating patients and families, and complying with NYS licensure requirements. The position offers a daytime schedule with potential weekend coverage per operational needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental Hygienist program completion

NYS Licensure for Dental Hygienist

Job description

## DENTAL HYGIENISTApply: 3020 Westchester Ave: Full time: Posted Today: JR227094**City/State:**Purchase, New York**Grant Funded:**No**Department:**Dentistry - Core Staff**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:**$46.44For 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.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.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 a MUST****Responsibilities**Complete Oral Prophylaxes on patientsComplete periapical x-rays as neededDocumentation of the oral examination in the patients electronic dental recordMaintain inventory of supplies and equipmentEducation to patients and familiesWork with front desk staff on scheduling**Qualifications/ Skills**High school diploma/ GED requiredCompletion of a Dental Hygienist program requiredNYS Licensure for Dental HygienistPrior experience as a Dental Hygienist in a dental setting preferredMontefiore 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.