Dental Hygienist-Perdiem

Trinity Health • Union, NJ

54d • $55 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist will conduct initial patient examinations, prophylaxis, dental x-rays, polishing, fluoride treatment, advising patients on oral health and preventative care, and 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

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient examinations
• Perform prophylaxis
• Take dental x-rays
• Perform polishing and fluoride treatments
• Advise patients on oral health and preventative care
• Document patient's medical history, vitals, and progress notes
• Decontaminate and sterilize dental instruments
• Decontaminate treatment rooms
• Collaborate with dental residents
• Follow policies and protocols of St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center and primary care center

Benefits

• Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.
• Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.
• The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree