Dental Hygienist

CP Rochester, Happiness House and Rochester Rehabi • Rochester, NY

22d • $38 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist provides teeth cleaning and polishing; implements and evaluates dental hygiene care; provides proper oral hygiene instructions; examines head, neck and intraoral areas for signs of oral disease; take x-rays; apply fluoride or sealants and ensures infection control policy is followed. Imparts agency philosophy of 'Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential' to children, families, program staff and community resources. Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy. Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments. Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist. Examines gums, using probes, to locate and measure receded gingiva and signs of gingivitis or periodontal disease. Applies fluoride and other cavity-preventing agents to strengthen teeth and prevent dental decay; apply sealants to prevent pit and fissure caries. Takes radiographs. Provides proper oral hygiene instructions for brushing and flossing; help patients to set oral health goals and collaborate with them, family and staff to meet their goals; counsel patients to control dietary sugar intake. Takes impressions for study casts. Removes sutures and dressings. Prepares work area and instruments; keep work area neat and orderly; maintains and sharpens instruments; cleans, oils and set up equipment; disinfects surfaces; sterilizes instruments; sets up instrument trays. Reviews patients' medical histories and consult with dentist and/or physician about any special care needs. Infiltrates local anesthetic agents and administer nitrous oxide, if certified. Provides dental health education and conducts in-services to augment services of dentist. Works chairside with dentist, as needed, during examinations and treatments. Performs dental assisting for dentist as needed to assist with coverage. Achieves program or department goals by performing other responsibilities as required, including assisting with front desk duties. Attends meetings as assigned. Maintains quality control. Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development. Adheres to agency's policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as a Dental Hygienist in New York State.
• Ensure/complete dental infection control per NYS license.
• Must be eligible to provide Medicaid services / insurance billing.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Computer literacy required.
• Knowledge of general principles of dentistry and advanced knowledge of dental hygiene.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Time Management Skills.
• Ethical conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Certification for infiltrative local anesthesia and nitrous oxide is preferred.
• Clinical experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments.
• Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• Examines gums, using probes, to locate and measure receded gingiva and signs of gingivitis or periodontal disease.
• Applies fluoride and other cavity-preventing agents to strengthen teeth and prevent dental decay; apply sealants to prevent pit and fissure caries.
• Takes radiographs.
• Provides proper oral hygiene instructions for brushing and flossing; help patients to set oral health goals and collaborate with them, family and staff to meet their goals; counsel patients to control dietary sugar intake.
• Takes impressions for study casts.
• Removes sutures and dressings.
• Prepares work area and instruments; keep work area neat and orderly; maintains and sharpens instruments; cleans, oils and set up equipment; disinfects surfaces; sterilizes instruments; sets up instrument trays.
• Reviews patients' medical histories and consult with dentist and/or physician about any special care needs.
• Infiltrates local anesthetic agents and administer nitrous oxide, if certified.
• Provides dental health education and conducts in-services to augment services of dentist.
• Works chairside with dentist, as needed, during examinations and treatments.
• Performs dental assisting for dentist as needed to assist with coverage.
• Achieves program or department goals by performing other responsibilities as required, including assisting with front desk duties.
• Attends meetings as assigned.
• Maintains quality control.
• Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
• Adheres to agency's policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 17 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Matching 403b and/or ROTH Retirement Plan
• Additional Insurance Offerings - Specified Disease Insurance w/ Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement plus a 25% Tuition Discount for benefit-eligible Employees and Family Members at Roberts Wesleyan College

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed