Dental Hygienist - Bronx, United States - Acacia Network

Acacia Network Bronx, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Ramon Velez Expansion Project

Dental Hygienist Bronx,

NY :
2/2/2023

Job Description

Job ID#:
3498

Job Category:
Ramon Velez Expansion Project

Position Type:
Full Time

Details:
Under the supervision of the Dentist, the Dental hygienist will assists patients in maintaining oral health and hygiene.

Will be responsible for examining patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care.

They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health. The salary is $31.38/hr

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.

Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.

Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.

Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.

Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health.

Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.

Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies.

Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents.

Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances; placing, carving, and finishing amalgam restorations; removing cement from crowns and bridges.

Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers.

Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions; providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit.

Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records.

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:
Associates degree required

Bachelor's degree preferred

NYS Dental Hygienist License

At least 2 years of prior experience

Fully vaccinated against covid-19 required

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer

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