Dental Hygienist - Perdiem
Byrne Dairy, Syracuse, NY, United States
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Perdiem
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-5
Location: 101 Union Ave., Syracuse, New York
Position Summary:
Dental Hygienist will conduct initial patient examinations, prophylaxis, dental x-rays, polishing, fluoride treatment, advising patients on oral health and preventative care, 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 works 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.
Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:
Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene.
Licensed with current registration to practice in New York State.
Minimum of one year experience as a hygienist in a general dental practice or health care agency is preferred.
Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Special Equipment, Skills or Other Requirements:
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.
Work Environment and Hazards:
Office/Clinical setting. Exposure class I.
Physical Demands:
Medium work: requires standing, walking, sitting, and lifting.
Work Contact Group:
All services, staff, physicians, patients, visitors, vendors, contractors, and various regulatory and professional agency staff.
Supervised By:
Dental Managers
We are an 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.
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Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Perdiem
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-5
Location: 101 Union Ave., Syracuse, New York
Position Summary:
Dental Hygienist will conduct initial patient examinations, prophylaxis, dental x-rays, polishing, fluoride treatment, advising patients on oral health and preventative care, 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 works 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.
Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:
Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene.
Licensed with current registration to practice in New York State.
Minimum of one year experience as a hygienist in a general dental practice or health care agency is preferred.
Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Special Equipment, Skills or Other Requirements:
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.
Work Environment and Hazards:
Office/Clinical setting. Exposure class I.
Physical Demands:
Medium work: requires standing, walking, sitting, and lifting.
Work Contact Group:
All services, staff, physicians, patients, visitors, vendors, contractors, and various regulatory and professional agency staff.
Supervised By:
Dental Managers
We are an 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.
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