Dental Hygienist - Level II

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health and Hospitals seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist to provide comprehensive dental care and education to patients. The role emphasizes community health outreach and preventive care, working in a supportive environment within a leading municipal health system. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality patient-centered care.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits for 20+ hr/week employees

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College tuition discounts

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Registered Dental Hygienist license required.
• One year experience for Assignment Level II.
• Comprehensive health assessments and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Examine and treat patients for dental issues.
• Conduct oral cancer screenings and provide education.
• Administer anesthesia and dental hygiene services.

Skills

Patient care

Oral health assessment

Administrative support

Nutritional counseling

Teaching oral hygiene

Education

Valid license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.

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.

Work Shifts

9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M

Job Description

1. Examines and prioritizes patients requiring preventive and remedial dental care; follows up to ensure that treatment is provided.

2. Examines cavities, sealants and oral pathology for research purposes; charts/records findings.

3. 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.

4. Follows the prescription of a licensed dentist.
5. Health history assessment: Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.
6. Dental hygiene assessment and treatment planning.
7. Dental hygiene exam and charting of intra-oral conditions, which include periodontal charting, dental charting and classifying occlusion.
8. Takes and uploads dental digital imaging.
9. Remove hard and soft deposits (calculus, biofilm/plaque, stain) from tooth surfaces.
10. Periodontal scaling and root planning.
11. Administration of local anesthesia for pain control.
12. Administration of nitrous oxide/ oxygen sedation for anxiety and pain control.13. Apply tooth-decay preventative agents (fluoride, sealants) to the teeth.
14. Dental hygiene nutritional and dietary evaluation.
15. Placement of subgingival prescription drugs for preventative and treatment of periodontal disease.
16. Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., toothbrushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
17. Counseling patients about good nutrition and it’s impact on oral health.
18. Making impressions of patient’s teeth for study case models of teeth used by dentist to evaluate patient treatment needs). May mix amalgam, cement, composite, and other materials.
19. Prepares instruments for sterilization, disinfects surface areas, and maintain clinic and clinic equipment in a hygienic condition, in accordance with infection control procedures.
20. Trains and guides Assignment Level I Dental Hygienists.

21. May conduct surveys and community outreach activities to identify and address dental disease trends.

22. Assists dentists chairside, as needed.

24. Requisitions supplies, keeps records and performs related work, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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:
2. In addition to meeting the qualification requirement for Assignment Level I described above, must
have one year of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities