Hygienist Dentistry Brooklyn

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health invites applications for a Hygienist - Dentistry position in Brooklyn. The role provides chairside dental support, patient education, and preventive care within our Brooklyn dentistry team.

Responsibilities include charting, radiographs, prophylaxis, fluoride, sealants, recalls, and collaboration with dentists to maintain high-quality patient care; strong communication and adherence to policies are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a NYS Dental Hygiene License and CPR/BLS certification.
• Demonstrates professional communication and patient education skills.
• Complies with HIPAA, OSHA, JCAHO, and LMC policies.

Responsibilities

• Participates in patient education programs in the community
• Maintain clinical recall system
• Participate in the Dental Department Quality Assurance/Chart Audit Program
• Adhere to hospital, health center and department policies and procedures.
• Provide chairside assistance to the dentist when necessary and aid in triage of emergency dental patients.
• Complete the dental record clearly and accurately.
• Expose, develop, and mount radiographs properly.
• Maintain hygiene operatory in an organized and clean fashion, assuring that appropriate instruments are available. Apply topical fluoride treatment/pit and fissure sealants
• Assists the dentists in filling out charts accurately and processing patient's forms and records. Facilitate the patient reappointment process.
• Provides oral hygiene instructions through individual patient health education which includes: dental caries prevention, proper tooth brushing and flossing techniques, and nutritional guidance.
• Provides oral prophylaxis and scaling of teeth with cavitron and hand instruments
• Evaluate patients oral hygiene and dental health and make preventive dental recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

BLS Certification

CPR Certification

Education

NYS Dental Hygiene License

Job description

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Hygienist - Dentistry - Brooklyn.

Job Responsibilities

• Participates in patient education programs in the community
• Maintain clinical recall system
• Participate in the Dental Department Quality Assurance/Chart Audit Program
• Adhere to hospital, health center and department policies and procedures.
• Provide chairside assistance to the dentist when necessary and aid in triage of emergency dental patients.
• Complete the dental record clearly and accurately.
• Expose, develop, and mount radiographs properly.
• Maintain hygiene operatory in an organized and clean fashion, assuring that appropriate instruments are available. Apply topical fluoride treatment/pit and fissure sealants
• Assists the dentists in filling out charts accurately and processing patient's forms and records. Facilitate the patient reappointment process.
• Provides oral hygiene instructions through individual patient health education which includes: dental caries prevention, proper tooth brushing and flossing techniques, and nutritional guidance.
• Provides oral prophylaxis and scaling of teeth with cavitron and hand instruments
• Evaluate patients oral hygiene and dental health and make preventive dental recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• To qualify you must have a NYS Dental Hygiene License, CPR Certification Willingness to devote the time required completing assigned tasks on schedule Devotes attention and resources to provide the best customer service possible.
• Utilizes all available resources to reach sound decisions Initiates action to solve problems and assumes responsibility Works with others toward shared goals including participation in department problem-solving and improvement activities.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and respect for co-workers/patients' cultural background, treating people with fairness and respect.
• Complies with HIPAA, OSHA, JCAHO, LMC policies and procedures Meets attendance guidelines Meets punctuality guidelines.
• Meets annual mandatory education requirements Completes goals and assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire and is required to be maintained.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $90,957.80 - $104,450.00Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.