Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Bella Vista Community Health Center

Urban Health Plan • Bronx, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist will join the Dental Department and provide quality dental services at the Bella Vista Community Health Center in the Bronx, New York. The role includes cleaning teeth; examining oral areas, the head, and neck for signs of oral disease; educating patients and families about oral hygiene; taking and developing X-rays; and applying fluoride and sealants. The position is full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $84,000 to $94,000 per year, contingent upon years of experience.

Requirements

• NYS Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Familiarity with dental terminology and general principles of dentistry.
• Computer proficiency.
• Local Anesthesia certification.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Examine gums with probes to locate periodontal recession and signs of gum disease.
• Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath gum margins.
• Apply fluoride, sealants, or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
• Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain patients’ oral health.
• Review patient medical histories and look for indications of oral cancer.
• Examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease.
• Educate patients and families about oral hygiene.
• Take and develop X-rays.

Benefits

• Fully funded health insurance for the employee.
• 73.5% funded health insurance for the employee’s family.
• Dental insurance.
• $50,000 term life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings, including an annual UHP contribution.
• Paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday.

What This Job Offers

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