DENTAL HYGIENIST

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

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Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Purchase, NY seeks a licensed Dental Hygienist to provide prophylaxis for new and ongoing patients, perform periapical x-rays, and document examinations in the electronic dental record. The role requires rotation of weekend coverage as needed and collaboration with the dental team.

Under supervision, you will maintain supplies, educate patients and families, and coordinate scheduling with the front desk to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care at a leading

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Dental Hygienist program required.
• NYS licensure required.

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

Skills

Patient education

Electronic health records

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma

Dental Hygienist program

NYS Licensure

Job description

Job Details

City/State: Purchase, New York Grant Funded: No Department: 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 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. To learn more about the "Montefiore Difference" - who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

Responsibilities

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 is a MUST.

• 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.

Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore's mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve.

Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Children's Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise.

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