Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistLincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the-art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Work Shifts: 9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M 35 Weekly HoursDuties & Responsibilities: This class of positions encompasses responsible professional work in the field of preventive dental care. All personnel perform related work. Examples of Typical Tasks: Under general supervision, performs the work described under Assignment Level I: Examines, charts, and cleans teeth, removing soft and hard deposits. Takes and develops dental x-rays. Prepares local anesthesia and assists in oral surgery and extraction. Administers preventive treatments, such as topical fluorides and pit and fissure sealants, when necessary. Gives instruction on oral hygiene and conducts educational programs. Sterilizes instruments and maintains the hygienic condition of equipment and the health care setting. May mix amalgams, cements, silicates and other materials. Requisitions supplies, keeps records and performs related work, as required. Under general supervision, in addition to performing the work described for Assignment Level I above, also performs the following: Examines and prioritizes patients requiring preventive and remedial dental care; follows up to ensure that treatment is provided. Examines cavities, sealants and oral pathology for research purposes; charts/records findings. Works with dentists and administrators to provide administrative support for functions related to the screening of patients for oral cancer; counsels and educates patients; collects and records oral cancer data. Trains and guides Assignment Level I Dental Hygienists. May conduct surveys and community outreach activities to identify and address dental disease trends.Minimum Qualifications: A valid license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist, issued by the New York State Department of Education. For Appointment to Assignment Level II: In addition to meeting the qualification requirement for Assignment Level I described above, must have one year of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.Benefits: NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs NYC Health + Hospitals