Dental Hygienist - FullTime - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System; Village of New Hartford (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join their teaching organization. In this role, you will provide essential dental services, including preventive and therapeutic treatments, while educating patients on oral hygiene. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive team environment focused on clinical quality and compassionate care. If you are passionate about dental health and eager to contribute to community wellness, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ADA accredited dental hygiene program is required.
• Must have a valid NYS Dental Hygienist license.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and therapeutic dental procedures under supervision.
• Educate patients on oral self-care techniques and hygiene.

Skills

Patient Education

Preventive Dental Care

Therapeutic Treatment Procedures

X-ray Film Exposure

Charting Caries

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Hygiene Program

Tools

Dental Hygiene Instruments

Job description

Job Summary

Mohawk Valley Health System is dedicated to supporting our Physicians and Practitioners, enabling them to provide excellence in healthcare to our communities. MVHS strives to be the trusted healthcare system of choice through clinical quality, excellence in service, education, and compassionate care, all while promoting wellness and operational efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to join the Dental team in a teaching organization.

The Dental Hygienist will deliver a wide variety of dental services by performing preventive and therapeutic treatment procedures and by instructing individuals in oral self-care techniques. Works under the supervision of a licensed dentist in accordance with Article 133 of the Education Law.

Position Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, performs services which may include:
  • removing calcareous deposits, accretions and stains, including scaling and planing of exposed root surfaces indicated for a complete prophylaxis;
  • applying topical agents indicated for a complete dental prophylaxis;
  • removing excess cement from surfaces of the teeth;
  • providing patient education;
  • placing and exposing X-ray films;
  • performing topical anticariogenic agent applications, including but not limited to topical fluoride applications, and performing topical anesthetic applications;
  • polishing teeth, including existing restorations;
  • taking medical history including the measuring and recording of vital signs;
  • charting caries and periodontal conditions as an aid to diagnosis by the dentist;
  • applying pit and fissure sealants; and
  • applying desensitizing agents to the teeth.
  • Complies with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
  • May perform other duties under the personal supervision of a licensed dentist.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma
• Completion of an American Dental Association accredited dental hygiene program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required:

• Valid NYS Dental Hygienist license

Job Details

Req Id 90388
Department Dental
Shift Day
Shift Hours Worked 8:45-5:00PM
FTE 1.0
Work Schedule Monday-Friday
Employee Status FT
Union N/A
Pay Range $28-50 per hour