Dental Hygienist

Rochester Regional Health•Town of Irondequoit, NY

26d•$34 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Provides comprehensive dental prophylaxis care, necessary radiographs, and dental education to patients of the Rochester Regional Health Dental Group. Works with dental leadership—including dentistry and residency leaders, staff dentists, and the practice manager—to evaluate and develop dental services and provide high-quality, efficient care. Patients may include children, adults, seniors, people with special needs, nursing home residents, hospital in-patients, and group home residents from varied economic and social backgrounds. The position is based at Riedman Health Center–Pluta Dental in Rochester, New York. It is full-time at 36 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The posted pay range is $34.00–$45.00 per hour. Individual pay may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, specialty, location, internal equity, and contracts.

Requirements

A.A.S. degree from an approved Dental Hygiene Program.
Current license or permit to practice Dental Hygiene in New York State.
Licensed Dental Hygienist certification through the NYS Office of Professions.
Keyboarding skills and familiarity with the Windows environment.
Ability to anticipate needs and multitask while providing excellent customer service.
Exceptional attention to detail and cleanliness.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a dental office or clinic setting.

Responsibilities

Clean and sterilize dental instruments according to the Dental Policy and Procedure Manual.
Coordinate with the Hospital Sterilization department to maintain the flow of instruments between departments.
Review and confirm patient medical histories, document changes in the medical record, and review them with the supervising staff dentist.
Maintain operatory equipment through cleaning, oiling, and general upkeep.
Maintain hand pieces, chairs, suction equipment, and radiographic equipment according to manufacturer recommendations, and document maintenance according to department standards.
Maintain professional competence through continuing education programs, journals, and educational experiences.
Provide dental prophylaxis, including removing deposits, accretions, and stains; scaling and root planing exposed root surfaces; and polishing teeth and existing restorations. Care may also include topical agents, fluoride, topical anesthetics, and pit and fissure sealants.
Document services rendered, needed treatment, and the next appointment plan in the patient record or chart, including charting caries and periodontal conditions to aid the dentist’s diagnosis.
Provide written directions to the practice coordinator or billing access associate, as directed by the dentist, regarding treatment provided and charge entry, the next appointment to schedule, and treatment predeterminations.
Assist the Department Chief and GPR Director with the continuing review of general practice residents.