Dental Hygienist - Full Time - Days - $10,000 Sign on Bonus

Core Job Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, performs services which may include:
• removing calcareous deposits, accretions and stains, including scaling and planing of exposed root surfaces indicated for a complete prophylaxis;
• applying topical agents indicated for a complete dental prophylaxis;
• removing excess cement from surfaces of the teeth;
• providing patient education;
• placing and exposing X-ray films;
• performing topical anticariogenic agent applications, including but not limited to topical fluoride applications, and performing topical anesthetic applications;
• polishing teeth, including existing restorations;
• taking medical history including the measuring and recording of vital signs;
• charting caries and periodontal conditions as an aid to diagnosis by the dentist;
• applying pit and fissure sealants;
• applying desensitizing agents to the teeth.
• Complies with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties under the personal supervision of a licensed dentist.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma
• Completion of an American Dental Association accredited dental hygiene program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Valid NYS Dental Hygienist license

Job Details

• Req Id 98027
• Department DENTAL HLTH CTR
• Shift Days
• Shift Hours Worked 7.50
• FTE 0.94
• Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
• Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
• Union Non-Union
• Pay Range $32.24 - $55.58 Per Hour