Dental Hygienist - Level II

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is seeking a licensed Registered Dental Hygienist to join its preventive dental care team. Under general supervision, you will examine, chart, clean teeth and assist in dental procedures, while educating patients on oral hygiene.

The assignment includes supervising Level I tasks and potential Level II responsibilities for experienced hygienists, with opportunities to train junior staff, support community outreach, and participate in preventive programs.

Qualifications

• A valid license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist, issued by the New York State Department of

Responsibilities

• Examine, chart, and clean teeth, removing soft and hard deposits.
• Take and develop dental X-rays.
• Prepare local anesthesia and assist in oral surgery and extraction.
• Administer preventive treatments and provide oral hygiene instruction.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain hygienic conditions.
• May train and guide Assignment Level I Dental Hygienists.
• Participate in community outreach to identify dental disease trends.

Skills

Dental hygiene

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist license (NY)

Job description

Marketing Statement Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

Marketing Statement Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position

This class of positions encompasses responsible professional work in the field of preventive dental care. All personnel perform related work.

Examples Of Typical Tasks

Under general supervision, performs the work described under Assignment Level I:

• Examines, charts, and cleans teeth, removing soft and hard deposits.
• Takes and develops dental x-rays.
• Prepares local anesthesia and assists in oral surgery and extraction.
• Administers preventive treatments, such as topical fluorides and pit and fissure sealants, when necessary.
• Gives instruction on oral hygiene and conducts educational programs.
• Sterilizes instruments and maintains the hygienic condition of equipment and the health care setting.
• May mix amalgams, cements, silicates and other materials.
• Requisitions supplies, keeps records and performs related work, as required.

Under general supervision, in addition to performing the work described for Assignment Level I above, also performs the following:

• Examines and prioritizes patients requiring preventive and remedial dental care; follows up to ensure that treatment is provided.
• Examines cavities, sealants and oral pathology for research purposes; charts/records findings.
• Works with dentists and administrators to provide administrative support for functions related to the screening of patients for oral cancer; counsels and educates patients; collects and records oral cancer data.
• Trains and guides Assignment Level I Dental Hygienists.
• May conduct surveys and community outreach activities to identify and address dental disease trends.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Department Preferences