- Evenings, weekends and summers off
- Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
- Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
- Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
- Full and part time positions
- $42 - $55 an hour
- State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
- Latest technology & digital radiography
Registered Dental Hygienist - New York, United States - Smile New York Outreach
Description
Dentistry with a work-life balance
Make a difference while doing what you love
If you're looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let's talk.
Smile New York Outreach, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Brooklyn, NY and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school.
Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.
Sound interesting? Call or text Christina at or email
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Registered Dental Hygienist Qualifications:
• Must hold active RDH license
• 1+ years' experience as a Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH)
• Valid State ID, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel locally is a must
• Works well with others (both children and adults)
• Ability to work well in fast-paced environment; organized and detail-oriented; able to multi-task
• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification with hands-on live skills assessment
• Able to walk several flights of stairs on occasion as many schools are without elevators
Registered Dental Hygienist Responsibilities:
• Assist with oral health management of all patients-being a team player at all times
• Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment, place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made.
• Obtain oral health assessment of each patient [new-baseline; follow-up patient]
• Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
• Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards.
• Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
• Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)+)
• Document provided dental services on the patient's chart.
• Daily travel to and from school sites
Smile New York OutreachOffers:
Want to learn more? Call or text Christina at or email
(If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.)