Dental Hygienist - Level II

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality dental care, educate patients, and perform dental cleaning. The role requires a valid New York State hygienist license and the ability to manage both adult and pediatric patients. This position emphasizes the importance of empathy and a person-centered approach, aligning with the organization’s mission of caring for all without exception. Work shifts are from 8:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M., and successful candidates will participate in performance improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist in New York.
• One year of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist for Level II.

Responsibilities

• Review patient's medical and dental history.
• Perform dental cleaning and apply fluoride treatment.
• Counsel patients on dental hygiene.

Skills

Registered Dental Hygienist License

Experience with Dental Cleaning

Patient Education

Job description

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state‑of‑the‑art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person‑centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M

Responsibilities

• A valid license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist, issued by the New York State Department of Education.
• For Appointment to Assignment Level II:
• In addition to meeting the qualification requirement for Assignment Level I described above, must have one year of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.

Duties & Responsibilities

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review a patient's medical and dental history.
• Take x‑rays: bite wings, periapical, panorex and review them for signs of dental diseases.
• Screen patients during checkups for gross cavities and pathology.
• Contact the attending or resident to verify findings and complete the exam.
• Perform dental cleaning using a cavitron machine and scalers.
• Apply fluoride treatment to children.
• Counsel and educate both patients and families on the proper ways to maintain good dental hygiene.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions.
• Complete a visit within 30 minutes.
• Confirm your patients' appointments for the following day.
• Follow established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Ability to perform Dental Hygiene activities on both Children and Adults.
• Check equipment daily and perform basic maintenance, lubrication and report any equipment malfunction to the administrator.
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest dental instrumentation and methods.
• Participate in Departmental Performance Improvement projects.

ABOUT NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation, annually serving more than a million New Yorkers in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. Our mission is to care for all, without exception.