Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Now Hiring: Registered Dental Hygienist

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

Location: Hudson, NY

Whats in it for you:

Benefits:

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

401K with Employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Discount

Continuous Education

Compensation: $38.00 to $50.00 per hour

About US:

Hudson Dental Arts, in Hudson, New York, is a state-of-the-art dental facility serving the oral health needs of patients from all over upstate New York. Led by Kurt Froelich, DDS, the practice’s warm, friendly staff treats patients like family. With a wide variety of general and cosmetic services, including orthodontics, implants, crowns, and veneers, patients of all ages have a plethora of options when it comes to improving their smiles. The practice offers high-quality care at affordable prices, so individuals and families can get the care they need. Patient education is a key part of the Hudson Dental Arts philosophy

Summary:

Hudson Dental Arts is currently looking for a Registered Dental Hygenist to work in the Hudson, NY office. If you are looking to join a great team, have a background in dental industry, have outstanding customer service skill , extremely organized, able to work independently, and a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced office environment - Apply Today!

What you will be doing:

Patient Management

• Work with Administrative Assistant to schedule hygiene patients efficiently and review the schedule daily
• Accurately chart each patient’s periodontal health Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients including scaling, root planning, selective polishing, polish restorations, fluoride treatments, and sealant application as necessary.
• Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act
• Place medicaments subgingivally for periodontal disease treatment
• Take radiographs of patients as prescribed by dentist
• Communicate with patients in an understandable and professional way
• Check on patient comfort during treatment and help allay patient anxiety
• Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment
• Teach patients proper oral hygiene techniques and counsel on the role of nutrition in oral health.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Dentist

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

• Check and turn on treatment room equipment
• Disinfect/clean treatment room in between patients including disinfecting surfaces and soiled instruments in accordance with company procedures
• Breakdown treatment room at the end of the day and turn off equipment
• Maintain sufficient inventory of hygiene supplies. Submit supply orders to Business Manager as necessary.
• Sort and package instruments by tray for proper sterilization
• Load, activate and vent the sterilization unit according to manufacturer’s directions

Records Management

• Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with office policies and procedures and applicable legal requirements, such as HIPAA regulations
• Accurately record and update medical and dental histories in patient file
• Maintain organization of patient charts
• Assist in the administration of the recall system

Office Participation

• Be an active participant in team meetings
• Participates in team huddles, daily
• Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office

What you will need:

• Must be licensed to practice in state and meet other applicable state requirements
• Must have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Experience providing prophylaxis and taking X-rays
• Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists and coworkers
• Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff

To Learn More About Us: Coxsackie Dental Arts