Dental Hygienist - New York, NY - DS 26-12221

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 14 weeks
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 37.5 hours per week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Local: $1,500 – $2,000/week
Traveler: $2,100 – $2,400/week

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified Dental Hygienist to provide preventive dental care, perform oral hygiene procedures, and educate patients on maintaining optimal oral health.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.

• Valid NYSED certificate authorizing the administration and monitoring of local infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia.

• Successful primary source verification of the required professional license.

• Knowledge of preventive dentistry, periodontal care, dental hygiene procedures, and infection-control protocols.

• Strong patient education, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain accurate clinical records and work effectively with a dental care team.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Dental X-ray certification or relevant radiography credentials.

Responsibilities

• Remove plaque, tartar, calculus deposits, and stains from patients' teeth.

• Polish teeth and apply topical agents, dental sealants, and desensitizing agents as appropriate.

• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene, preventive dental care, and maintaining healthy teeth and gums.

• Review and document medical histories and record vital signs.

• Take, position, and expose dental X-rays in accordance with applicable regulations and clinical protocols.

• Examine and document dental caries, periodontal conditions, and other oral health findings.

• Administer and monitor local infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia within authorized credentials.

• Maintain accurate patient charts, treatment records, and clinical documentation.

• Follow infection-control, sterilization, and workplace safety procedures.

• Collaborate with dentists and other dental professionals to support treatment planning and patient care.

• Provide compassionate, professional care while ensuring patient comfort and confidentiality.