Dental Hygienist-Full Time

Trinity Health

8d•$42 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

Dental Hygienist will conduct initial patient examinations, prophylaxis, dental x-rays, polishing, fluoride treatment, advising patients on oral health and preventative care, 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
Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise

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 using paperless system
Decontaminate and sterilize dental instruments
Decontaminate treatment rooms
Work collaboratively with dental residents
Follow policies and protocols of St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center and primary care center