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Dental Hygienist

Mohawk Valley Health System

New Hartford, NYFull-time$32.24–55.58/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

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

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid NYS Dental Hygienist License

Job overview

Mohawk Valley Health System is hiring a Dental Hygienist. The Dental Hygienist at Mohawk Valley Health System delivers preventive and therapeutic dental services under a licensed dentist’s supervision, performing procedures such as scaling, applying topical agents, patient education, and radiography while complying with regulations and policies. The role offers a sign‑on bonus and full‑time hourly compensation.

Key focus areas include Perform removal of calcareous deposits, accretions and stains, including scaling and planing of exposed root surfaces., Apply topical agents indicated for a complete dental prophylaxis., and Remove excess cement from tooth surfaces..

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Completion Of An American Dental Association Accredited Dental Hygiene Program, and Valid NYS Dental Hygienist License. Important skills include Preventive Treatment Procedures, Therapeutic Treatment Procedures, Oral Self-Care Techniques Instruction, Removing Calcareous Deposits, Removing Accretions And Stains, and Scaling And Planing Of Exposed Root Surfaces.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Preventive Treatment ProceduresTherapeutic Treatment ProceduresOral Self-Care Techniques InstructionRemoving Calcareous DepositsRemoving Accretions and StainsScaling and Planing of Exposed Root SurfacesApplying Topical AgentsRemoving Excess Cement From TeethPatient EducationPlacing and Exposing X-Ray FilmsTopical Anticariogenic Agent ApplicationsTopical Fluoride ApplicationsTopical Anesthetic ApplicationsPolishing TeethTaking Medical HistoryMeasuring and Recording Vital SignsCharting CariesCharting Periodontal ConditionsApplying Pit and Fissure SealantsApplying Desensitizing Agents to TeethCompliance With RegulationsCompliance With Policies and ProceduresScaling and PlaningRemoving Excess CementPlacing X‑Ray FilmsTopical Fluoride ApplicationTopical Anesthetic ApplicationMeasuring Vital SignsCharting Caries and Periodontal ConditionsApplying Desensitizing Agents

Qualifications

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

Full job description

Dental Hygienist

Department: DENTAL HLTH CTR

Job Summary

Up to $10,000 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 98027

Department DENTAL HLTH CTR

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 7.50

FTE 0.94

Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

Union Non-Union

Pay Range $32.24 - $55.58 Per Hour

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