Hygienist

Syracuse Community Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse Community Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide comprehensive oral hygiene care, patient education, and dental assisting support as needed. The role includes taking and developing x-rays and potential participation in training.

Requirements include graduation from a two-year dental hygiene program, current NYS license, and current BLS and infection control certifications. Located in Syracuse, NY area with full-time hours and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a two-year Dental Hygiene program.
• Current New York State license is required.
• Must also have current BLS and infection control certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oral hygiene care to dental patients, including cleaning of teeth and gums.
• Communicate care information to patients and advise on oral health.
• Assist dentist during procedures as needed.
• Take and develop dental x-rays.
• Participate in dental training.

Education

Dental Hygiene program (2-year)

New York State license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Infection control certifications

Job description

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Salary: $105,000.00 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing comprehensive oral hygiene care to dental patients including the cleaning of teeth and gums as well as other applicable accepted procedures; communicates to patients, information relevant to the care of teeth and oral cavity; including appropriate dietary information; may assist dentist during specific procedures on patients; may take and develop x-rays, may also participate in dental training.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a two-year Dental Hygiene program. Current New York State license is required. Must also have current BLS and infection control certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ambulatory – 95%
Sedentary- 5%
Subject to stress and Fatigue.

Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye hand coordination when working with patients and equipment.
Subject to repeated bending, squatting and stooping.
Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range.