Dental Hygienist - Part-Time (NY HELPS)

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist performs licensed dental hygiene services in New York State under the supervision of a licensed dentist. Duties include preventive and therapeutic treatment and teaching individuals oral self-care techniques, for at least 70 percent of working time. The role is assigned to the Long Island State Veterans Home, a 350-bed skilled nursing facility with a 40-slot Adult Day Health Care Program on the Stony Brook University campus, serving Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, their spouses, and Gold Star parents. This is an essential, part-time position requiring 12 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on varied days between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. It is FLSA non-exempt and eligible for applicable overtime provisions. The hiring rate is $15,808 at 0.30 FTE, plus geographic pay of $3,900. The position may be filled through the NY HELPS noncompetitive appointment program, subject to the candidate meeting the title’s minimum qualifications. Candidates must have a New York State dental hygiene license and current registration for a NY HELPS appointment. The posting also describes civil service examination and transfer eligibility requirements. Applicants must provide a resume or CV and cover letter, and include relevant work experience, training, and education information with their application. Work visa sponsorship is unavailable. Before starting, the selected candidate must complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance, clear a background investigation, submit three written references, and provide copies of required New York State licenses or certificates. The position requires reporting to or remaining at work during emergencies when classes are canceled or campus operations are limited.

Requirements

Meet applicable civil service standards and specifications.
For consideration through the competitive civil service route, have taken and passed the specific job-related Civil Service Exam and be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service list.
For a 70.1 transfer, have been appointed from a Civil Service List, served permanently in an appropriate title or titles for one year, and transfer within two salary grades.
For a noncompetitive NY HELPS appointment, hold a New York State license and current registration to practice Dental Hygiene.
Provide all relevant work experience and training or education information with the application.
Complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook University's Employee Health Services before the start date.
Clear a background investigation, submit three written references, and provide copies of required New York State licenses or certificates before the start date.
Be able to perform the physical and supervisory aspects of the position, as considered during selection.

Nice To Haves

BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform dental services under the supervision of a licensed dentist.
Place and expose diagnostic dental X-ray films.
Remove deposits, growths, and stains from exposed tooth surfaces and apply topical agents for dental treatment.
Remove cement, place or remove rubber dams, remove sutures, and place matrix bands.
Apply topical medication, fluoride, and anesthetics.
Polish teeth, including existing restorations.
Take impressions for study casts.
Place and remove temporary restorations.
Perform services that may also be performed by a Dental Assistant.
Take medical histories and chart dental caries.
Teach proper hygiene techniques for teeth and gums and develop individual at-home oral hygiene programs.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned, appropriate to rank and departmental mission.