Dental Hygienist - Temp Position
The Company: Our client is a not-for-profit healthcare organization that provides affordable, primary healthcare services to the residents of Mohegan Lake NY.
The Position: Dental Hygienists promote a healthier dental lifestyle by educating patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health under a dentist’s supervision. They complete dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screening and radiography studies. The Client is offering the following salary and benefits:
- $43.50 - $53.00 per Hour Depending on Experience
- Health
- Vision
- Dental
- 12 days of PTO + 10 Paid Holidays
- STD+LTD
- Life Insurance
- And much, much more!
Requirements:
- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
- Sterilize dental instruments properly
- Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
- Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
- Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
- Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
- Take X-rays or dental impressions
- Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
- Monitor supplies
Responsibilities:
- Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)
- Looking for a fill-in from November 2024- March 2025
- Promptly and clearly communicating with staff, consumers, families, and external resources to ensure collaboration and continuity of treatment
- Actively participating as a part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team
- Carrying out assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for a variety of clients
- Representing self, services, and company in a knowledgeable and professional manner
- Monitoring and coordinating follow up and aftercare as indicated
Please apply HERE
or
send updated resume to Jennifer@theipgteam.com