NEEDED: Dental Hygienist

LOCATION: 80 29th Street Brooklyn, New York 11232

SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

QUALIFICAITONS:

• Must have a minimum of six (6) months of experience providing Dental Hygienist services. 
• Must be a graduate of a school of allied health/technical program (or equivalent).
• Must hold a current certification and registration in General Dentistry and Periodontology, as a Dental Hygienist.
• Training must include dental radiology and radiology safety.
• Shall be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
• Shall have the ability to read, understand, count, fluently speak, and legibly write the English language. Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical setting are desirable.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide dental prophylaxis on AICs who are referred by the dental staff.
• Provide thorough individualized oral hygiene instructions to each patient.
• Monitor oral hygiene and periodontal condition on each patient seen for dental prophylaxis.
• Assess and documents vital signs.
• Complete necessary dental x-rays as specified by the dentist.
• Sterilize instruments used for prophylaxis and other instruments as specified by the dental or medical staff.
• Perform necessary paperwork related to scheduling patients for dental prophylaxis as directed by the dental staff.
• Documents care within the Bureau’s Electronic Medical Record (BEMR)
• Properly dispose of paper documents, such as shredding, when warranted.
• Assist the Dental or Chief Dentist with patient care when and if needed.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions.