Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Bella Vista Community Health Center

Urban Health Plan • Bronx, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Joining our Dental Department, the Dental Hygienist will support quality dental services at our Bella Vista Community Health Center in the Bronx, NY. The Dental Hygienist will clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. The Dental Hygienist will also educate patients and families on oral hygiene, take and develops x-rays, and apply fluoride and sealants.

Requirements

• NYS Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Familiarity with dental terminology and general principles of dentistry.
• Computer proficiency.
• Local Anesthesia certification.
• Excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Examine gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
• Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums.
• Apply fluorides, sealants or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
• Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients.
• Note and review patient medical history, and look for indications of oral cancer.

Benefits

• Fully funded Health Insurance for yourself
• 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
• Dental Insurance
• $50,000 term life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings (including annual UHP Contribution)
• Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)

What This Job Offers

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