Dental Hygienist ( Pediatric Experience Preferred ) - ( Full / Part Time )

HQRC Management Services; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric dental practice in New York seeks a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join their team. This role involves traveling between offices, providing top-notch patient care, and promoting oral health to children. Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth are offered to ensure the best candidates are nurtured in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus: $1,800

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Aflac

Referral Bonuses

Employee discount

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Pediatric experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to complete documentation promptly and accurately.
• Calm disposition and ability to work easily with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for dental hygiene treatment.
• Completes dental prophylaxis by removing calculus and plaque.
• Educates patients on oral hygiene and provides postoperative instructions.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Time Management

Education

Associates in Dental Hygiene

State Dental Hygienist license

Job description

ABOUT PDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

We manage several growing pediatric dental and orthodontic practices that value integrity, honesty, and accountability. We are devoted to helping all children and teens achieve a lifetime of healthy smiles and ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. Using the latest techniques, our highly trained and experienced pediatric specialists provide outstanding dental and orthodontic care in a comfortable, kid-friendly setting. We offer services for fearful and anxious children as well as children with special needs.

North Country Pediatrics Dentistry:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our growing team! This role offers the unique opportunity to travel between our Teaneck and Wyckoff offices, providing exceptional care to our patients. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a passion for patient care, and a willingness to travel between both locations.

Sign-on Bonus: $1,800

This position earns $58- $64/hour plus BONUSES, depending on experience. We also offer medical insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), Aflac, Sign-On and Referral Bonuses, and more.

· Associates in Dental Hygiene

· State Dental Hygienist license

· Pediatric experience strongly preferred

· Ability to complete documentation promptly and accurately

· Ability to use sound judgment; possess a calm disposition and the ability to work easily with others

Our staff is integral to our dentistry practice. In order to hire and retain the best career-minded individuals, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, opportunities for career development, and a positive work environment.

Dental Hygienist Responsibilities:

· Prepares patients for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient

· Completes dental prophylaxis by removing calculus and plaque from all surfaces of the teeth

· Applies preventative material to teeth: sealants, fluoride

· Assess oral health conditions, provide oral cancer screenings and head/neck inspections

· Educate patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions, providing reminders by the time of the next dental hygiene visit. Counsel patients about good nutrition and its impacts on oral health.

· Make impressions of patient's teeth for case studies

· Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical/dental histories; charting in patient records

· Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

· Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results

· Maintains professional and technical knowledge on a regular basis

· Assist with front office work as needed or requested

· Complies with all company policies and procedures

Job Type: Full / Part-time

Expected hours: 16 - 32 hrs per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Experience:

• Pediatrics: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Plattsburgh, NY 12901 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Plattsburgh, NY 12901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel to Malone, NY:

• 20% (Vacation Coverage)

Work Location: OnSite