Dental Hygienist

Dental Care Alliance•Lake Katrine, NY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Family Dental Group- Hudson Valley is looking for a Full-Time Dental Hygienist In Training in Lake Katrine, NY, to join our clinical team. This is a great opportunity for anyone currently in Hygiene school or who has finished hygiene school and is waiting for a license. The role involves supporting the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment while waiting for an active state Hygiene license. The practice is committed to providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction in a team-based environment, focusing on comprehensive, personalized care, patient comfort, and advanced treatments for optimal oral health. They are passionate about preventive oral health care and value their hygiene team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (Required)
Radiology certification (if applicable)
Currently in Hygiene school and expect to fulfill requirements to become a licensed hygienist within the next 6 months.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort

Nice To Haves

CPR certification (Preferred but can be obtained upon hiring)

Responsibilities

Prepare and set up treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper sterilization
Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment progress
Update patient health history and chart treatment progress
Expose and develop radiographs (if certified)
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care
Coordinate with clinical staff to manage inventory and sterilization of dental instruments
Support the hygienist with patient scheduling and treatment recommendations and office recall systems
Perform routine tasks while ensuring compliance with the industry regulations including HIPAA & OSHA