Dental Hygienist

Description: Provide high-quality dental hygiene to patients in center.
Job Responsibilities: Participate in Center efforts to provide the highest quality patient care to all segments of the communities served by the Health Center Maintains a safe, clean, orderly work area Adheres to Personnel Policies Provides assessment, therapeutic and preventative dental hygiene services to patients in the health center as allocated by the Dental Practice Act of New York State.
Appropriately record dental hygiene evaluation and treatment in EHR.
Refer patients as necessary to staff dentist for appropriate dental care.
Assists in maintaining sterilization area Cleans and maintains inventory of dental supplies, equipment and instruments by: Cleaning and disinfecting operatories between patients Cleaning and sterilizing equipment according to infection control/sterilization policies and procedures and manufacturer’s instructions for use Cleaning and lubricating dental hygiene hand pieces Assisting with dental hygiene inventory control system and restocking Turning equipment on and off at the beginning and end of the day Checking expiration dates on sterilized instruments and all dental hygiene products Requirements: Education/Experience: Two years’ experience preferred Completion of a New York State registered licensure qualifying or American Dental Association accredited dental hygiene program.
Comprehensive Benefits: Health / Dental /Vision Insurance Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness Generous Time Off