Dental Hygienist - Brooklyn/Staten Island

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Dental Hygienist - Brooklyn/Staten Island. In this role, the successful candidate will provide preventive dental services, education, and treatment for the patients of Dental School Health Program network as well as perform duties at the FHC sites (as needed) and participate in educational programs in the community. The RDH will float between dental school health and FHC site locations based on operational needs. Job Responsibilities: Maintain clinical recall system Participate in the Dental Department Quality Assurance/Chart Audit Program. Adhere to hospital, health center, and department policies and procedures. Provide chairside assistance to the dentist when necessary and aid in triage of emergency dental patients. Complete the dental record clearly, accurately, and timely. Expose, develop, and mount radiographs properly. Maintain hygiene operatory in an organized and clean fashion, assuring that appropriate instruments are available. Apply topical fluoride treatment and pit and fissure sealants. Assist the dentists in filling out charts accurately and processing patients' forms and records. Facilitate the patient reappointment process. Provide oral hygiene instructions through individual patient health education which includes: dental caries prevention, proper tooth brushing and flossing techniques, and nutritional guidance. Provide oral prophylaxis and scaling of teeth with cavitron and hand instruments. Evaluate patients' oral hygiene and dental health and make preventive dental recommendations. Participate in patient education programs in the community. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify, you must have a NYS Dental Hygiene License, CPR Certification, willingness to devote the time required completing assigned tasks on schedule, and devote attention and resources to provide the best customer service possible. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual Spanish Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. The salary range for the role is $44.40 - $51.52 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

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