DENTAL HYGIENIST at Montefiore Medical Center — Purchase

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About The Role

Purchase, New York Grant Funded

No Department

Bargaining Unit

1199 Work Shift

Day Work Days

DAYS VARY Scheduled Hours

9 AM-5:30 PM Scheduled Daily Hours

7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate

$39.31

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Under supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Hygienist administers oral prophylaxes of all new patients and service semiannually on continuing patients. The hygienist is responsible for periapical x-rays on these patients. In the absence of the supervisor or director, performs scheduling and work assignments based upon patient flow needs.

Ability to provide rotating weekend coverage based on operational need is a MUST

Responsibilities

Complete Oral Prophylaxes on patients
Complete periapical x-rays as needed
Documentation of the oral examination in the patients electronic dental record
Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment
Education to patients and families
Work with front desk staff on scheduling

Qualifications/ Skills

High school diploma/ GED required
Completion of a Dental Hygienist program required

NYS Licensure for Dental Hygienist

Prior experience as a Dental Hygienist in a dental setting preferred

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.