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Dental Hygienist - Part Time

Part-time

Mohawk Valley Health System

New Hartford, NYPart-time$32.24–55.58/hrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$32.24–55.58/hr
Location
New Hartford, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid NYS Dental Hygienist License

Job overview

Mohawk Valley Health System is hiring a Dental Hygienist - Part Time. The Dental Hygienist at Mohawk Valley Health System provides preventive and therapeutic dental services, including cleaning, applying topical agents, patient education, and radiography, while working under the supervision of a licensed dentist and complying with regulations.

Key focus areas include Perform scaling and planing of exposed root surfaces, Apply topical agents for complete dental prophylaxis, and Remove excess cement from tooth surfaces.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Completion Of American Dental Association Accredited Dental Hygiene Program, and Valid NYS Dental Hygienist License. Important skills include Removing Calcareous Deposits, Scaling And Planing Of Exposed Root Surfaces, Applying Topical Agents For Dental Prophylaxis, Removing Excess Cement From Teeth, Patient Education, and Placing And Exposing X-Ray Films.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Removing Calcareous DepositsScaling and Planing of Exposed Root SurfacesApplying Topical Agents for Dental ProphylaxisRemoving Excess Cement From TeethPatient EducationPlacing and Exposing X-Ray FilmsPerforming Topical Anticariogenic Agent ApplicationsTopical Fluoride ApplicationsPerforming Topical Anesthetic ApplicationsPolishing TeethTaking Medical HistoryMeasuring and Recording Vital SignsCharting Caries and Periodontal ConditionsApplying Pit and Fissure SealantsApplying Desensitizing Agents to TeethCompliance With Regulations Policies and ProceduresScaling and PlaningApplying Topical AgentsRemoving Excess CementPlacing X‑Ray FilmsTopical Fluoride ApplicationTopical Anesthetic ApplicationApplying Desensitizing AgentsMeasuring Vital SignsCompliance With Regulations

Qualifications

High School DiplomaCompletion of ADA Accredited Dental Hygiene ProgramValid NYS Dental Hygienist License

Full job description

Dental Hygienist - Part Time

Department: DENTAL HLTH CTR

Job Summary

Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

The Dental Hygienist will deliver a wide variety of dental services by performing preventive and therapeutic treatment procedures and by instructing individuals in oral self-care techniques. Works under the supervision of a licensed dentist in accordance with Article 133 of the Education Law.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, performs services which may include:

  • removing calcareous deposits, accretions and stains, including scaling and planing 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 anticariogenic agent applications, including but not limited to topical fluoride applications, and performing 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 diagnosis by the dentist;

  • applying pit and fissure sealants; and

  • applying desensitizing agents to the teeth.

  • Complies with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.

  • May perform other duties under the personal supervision of a licensed dentist.

  • Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

  • High school diploma

  • Completion of an American Dental Association accredited dental hygiene program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required:

  • Valid NYS Dental Hygienist license

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 98028

Department DENTAL HLTH CTR

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 7.50

FTE 0.38

Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR

Employee Status A6 - Part-Time (less than 975 hours per year)

Union Non-Union

Pay Range $32.24 - $55.58 Per Hour

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