Dental Hygienist -  Level II

City of New York

307d • $90,253 - $90,253

About The Position

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Review a patient's medical and dental history.
• Take x-rays: bite wings, periapical, panorex and review them for signs of dental diseases.
• Screen patients during checkups for gross carries and pathology.
• Contact the attending or resident to verify findings and complete the exam.
• Perform dental cleaning using a cavitron machine and scalers.
• Apply fluoride treatment to children.
• Counsel and educate both patients and families on the proper ways to maintain good dental hygiene.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions.
• Complete a visit within 30 minutes.
• Confirm your patients' appointments for the following day.
• Follow established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Ability to perform Dental Hygiene activities on both Children and Adults.
• Check equipment daily and perform basic maintenance, lubrication and report any equipment malfunction to the administrator.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest dental instrumentation and methods.
• Participate in Departmental Performance Improvement projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full-time employment
• Regular shift hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed