Family Health Network of CNY, Inc.
Dental Hygienist
Reports To: Site Lead
Supervision Exercised: None
Schedule: Monday-Thursday; 7:30am-6:00pm (would consider part-time eligibility)
Typical Working Conditions: General office conditions, involves standing and walking, occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30lbs. Requires frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, bodily fluids, and other conditions common to clinic environment.
Qualifications: Graduate of accredited dental hygienist school and licensed to practice hygiene in the state of New York.
Primary Function
Provide comprehensive dental care in collaboration with FHN Dentist to Family Health Network clients to the capacity of scope. General Statement of Duties
Removing calcareous deposits, accretions and stains, including scaling and planning of exposed root surfaces indicated for a complete prophylaxis. Applying topical agents indicated for a complete dental prophylaxis. Removing excess cement from surfaces of the teeth. Providing patient education. Placing and exposing x-ray films. Performing topical fluoride applications and topical anesthetic applications. Polishing teeth, including existing restorations. Taking medical history including the measuring and recording of vital signs. Charting caries and periodontal conditions as an aid to the diagnosis by the dentist. Applying pit and fissure sealants. Coordinator and provider of school services as assigned. Assist receptionist with patient schedule, patient payments, etc. Oral hygiene instruction/education for the patient. Suture removal. Preliminary alginate impressions. To plan and deliver lectures to community organizations and other groups of children and adults, using posters, slides, models, motion pictures, and other visual aids. To provide preventive inservice training for dental assistants and departments. To comply with governmental safety, health rules and regulations. To maintain dental charts in accordance with health center policies. Maintain strictest confidentiality. All other duties as assigned. Benefits
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to Commute: Moravia, NY 13118 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Moravia, NY 13118: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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Provide comprehensive dental care in collaboration with FHN Dentist to Family Health Network clients to the capacity of scope. General Statement of Duties
Removing calcareous deposits, accretions and stains, including scaling and planning of exposed root surfaces indicated for a complete prophylaxis. Applying topical agents indicated for a complete dental prophylaxis. Removing excess cement from surfaces of the teeth. Providing patient education. Placing and exposing x-ray films. Performing topical fluoride applications and topical anesthetic applications. Polishing teeth, including existing restorations. Taking medical history including the measuring and recording of vital signs. Charting caries and periodontal conditions as an aid to the diagnosis by the dentist. Applying pit and fissure sealants. Coordinator and provider of school services as assigned. Assist receptionist with patient schedule, patient payments, etc. Oral hygiene instruction/education for the patient. Suture removal. Preliminary alginate impressions. To plan and deliver lectures to community organizations and other groups of children and adults, using posters, slides, models, motion pictures, and other visual aids. To provide preventive inservice training for dental assistants and departments. To comply with governmental safety, health rules and regulations. To maintain dental charts in accordance with health center policies. Maintain strictest confidentiality. All other duties as assigned. Benefits
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to Commute: Moravia, NY 13118 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Moravia, NY 13118: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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