Dental Hygienist

Long Island Select Healthcare, Inc.; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New York is seeking a Dental Hygienist to promote oral health and provide exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include performing dental cleanings, educating patients, and assisting with preventive treatments. Candidates must hold a valid dental hygiene license and an Associate's degree in dental hygiene. Experience with pediatric or IDD patients is preferred. This role is essential in fostering positive dental experiences and overall patient health.

Qualifications

• Valid dental hygiene license in New York.
• Ability to read and interpret business documents.
• Mathematical skills for measurements.

Responsibilities

• Clean and polish patients' teeth.
• Instruct patients on dental hygiene habits.
• Assist dentist during examinations and treatments.
• Perform X-rays and sterilize instruments.
• Document patient medical histories.

Skills

Dental hygiene techniques

Patient education

Oral hygiene practices

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Associate's degree in dental hygiene

Tools

eClinicalWorks

Job description

Long Island Select Healthcare Inc. (LISH) is a comprehensive network of community health centers. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides Article 16 and 28 clinic services at 8 locations across Suffolk County, New York. We are a multi-specialty healthcare provider caring for our community through Primary and Specialty Medical Care, Dental, Behavioral Health, Audiology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology. We currently provide care to over 7,000 patients and have an annual operating revenue of $22m.

LISH is a forward‑thinking, community‑oriented organization! We are a certified NYS Patient‑Centered Medical Home, with a mission to make a difference in our community. Our unique offerings include a robust Chronic Care Management program, Telemedicine & Virtual Care services and integrated Primary & Behavioral Healthcare.

About the Role

As a Dental Hygienist at Long Island Select Healthcare Inc., you will play a crucial role in promoting oral health and providing exceptional patient care. Your primary responsibility will be to perform thorough dental cleanings, ensuring that patients maintain optimal oral hygiene. You will also educate patients on proper dental care techniques and the importance of regular dental visits. Additionally, you will assist in the application of preventive treatments, such as fluoride and sealants, to help protect patients' teeth. Ultimately, your efforts will contribute to the overall health and well‑being of our patients, fostering a positive dental experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid dental hygiene license in the state of New York.
• Associate's degree in dental hygiene or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with pediatric patients.
• Experience working with the IDD population.

Responsibilities

1. Cleaning and polishing of teeth.
2. Instructing patients on oral hygiene habits.
3. Works chair side with dentist as needed during examination and treatments.
4. Performs X-rays.
5. Sets‑up and cleans‑up exam room for treatments as directed by dentist.
6. Disinfect and sterilize reusable medical instruments.
7. Makes molds for crowns and dental prosthetics.
8. Polishes fillings and other metal restorations.
9. Takes and records medical history and medication lists.
10. Documents treatment and patient secondary diagnosis.
11. Reviews service referrals, as needed.
12. Periodically reviews medical charts.
13. Means and ability to travel between clinics.

Skills

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word), as well as Practice Management and Electronic Medical Record software – eClinicalWorks a plus.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to work as part of a health care team; ability to embrace role in the customer service equation; ability to multitask to also handle some of the functions of the Dental Assistant during absence/peak patient flow periods.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Bloodborne Pathogens Classification II