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Hygienist

Syracuse Community Health Center

Syracuse, NYJob$105K/yrPosted 6mo ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$105K/yr
Location
Syracuse, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current New York State Dental Hygienist LicenseCurrent BLS CertificationCurrent Infection Control CertificationsAssociate's degree

Job overview

Syracuse Community Health Center is hiring a Hygienist. The Dental Hygienist provides comprehensive oral hygiene care to dental patients, including cleaning teeth and gums and other accepted procedures. This role involves communicating relevant information to patients regarding oral care and appropriate dietary habits. The hygienist may also assist dentists during specific procedures, take and develop x-rays, and participate in dental training.

Key focus areas include Provide comprehensive oral hygiene care to dental patients, Clean teeth and gums, and Perform other applicable accepted procedures.

Successful candidates bring Dental Hygiene Degree, NY State Dental Hygiene License, and BLS Certification. Important skills include Comprehensive Oral Hygiene Care, Cleaning Of Teeth And Gums, Patient Communication, Manual Dexterity, Finger Dexterity, and Eye Hand Coordination. Preferred (not required): Assisting Dentist, Taking X-Rays, and Developing X-Rays.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Comprehensive Oral Hygiene CareCleaning of Teeth and GumsPatient CommunicationManual DexterityFinger DexterityEye Hand CoordinationAssisting DentistTaking X-RaysDeveloping X-Rays

Qualifications

Graduation From a Two-Year Dental Hygiene ProgramCurrent New York State Dental Hygienist LicenseCurrent BLS CertificationCurrent Infection Control CertificationsCorrected Vision Within Normal RangeHearing Within Normal Range

Full job description

Provider

Dental Hygienist

Syracuse, NY, US

Salary: $105,000.00 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing comprehensive oral hygiene care to dental patients including the cleaning of teeth and gums as well as other applicable accepted procedures; communicates to patients, information relevant to the care of teeth and oral cavity; including appropriate dietary information; may assist dentist during specific procedures on patients; may take and develop x-rays, may also participate in dental training.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a two-year Dental Hygiene program. Current New York State license is required. Must also have current BLS and infection control certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ambulatory – 95%

Sedentary- 5%

Subject to stress and Fatigue.

Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye hand coordination when working with patients and equipment.

Subject to repeated bending, squatting and stooping.

Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range.

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