Dental Hygienist - Perdiem
About The Position
The Dental Hygienist will conduct initial patient examinations, prophylaxis, dental x-rays, polishing, fluoride treatment, advising patients on oral health and preventative care, and paperless documentation of patient's medical history, vitals, and progress notes. The Dental Hygienist will also be responsible for the decontamination and sterilization of dental instruments as well as the decontamination of their treatment rooms. Our Dental Hygienist work collaboratively with our dental residents providing closely coordinated, interdependent, patient centered oral health care services. Policies and protocols of St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center and primary care center are followed by all team members.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene
- Licensed with current registration to practice in New York State
- Good communication skills
- Excellent technical skills
- Must be able to make independent and interdependent decisions
- Must be able to handle emergency situations
- Good time management skills
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one year experience as a hygienist in a general dental practice or health care agency is preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial patient examinations
- Perform prophylaxis
- Take dental x-rays
- Perform polishing
- Administer fluoride treatment
- Advise patients on oral health and preventative care
- Document patient's medical history, vitals, and progress notes (paperless)
- Decontaminate and sterilize dental instruments
- Decontaminate treatment rooms
- Work collaboratively with dental residents providing closely coordinated, interdependent, patient centered oral health care services
- Follow policies and protocols of St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center and primary care center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
