Travel Dental Hygienist

Travel Dental Hygienist

Pay Rate: $425 -550 per 8-hour shift

Number of Positions: 1

Specialty: Travel Dental Hygienist

Start Date: As Soon As Credentialed

Travel: All Inclusive

EMR: Cerner

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem schedule with the flexibility to pick up shifts, as well as a MondayFriday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Locations: Yonkers, Manhattan, Brewster

Call: N/A

Additional Details about the Position

• Work together with the dentist to meet the oral health needs of the patient. Provide a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. Handles a variety of clinical duties for dental office operations. These duties range in complexity and skill, and all aspects of the job require an exceptional level of customer service skills and a strong commitment to working well with patients, doctors, dental assistants, and other dental office team members.
• Job Responsibilities:
• GBT Guided Biofilm Therapy equipment operation may be required.
• Provide oral hygiene dental treatment and oral hygiene care and education in accordance with guidelines approved, issued, and regulated by the state in which they work.
• Apply fluoride and protective sealants. Removal of calculus, stain and plaque from above and below the gum line.
• Provide nutritional counseling and self-care programs to prevent disease.
• Record and review patient medical histories.
• Uphold office policy including HIPAA & OSHA.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Order and keep track of inventory as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work Environment:
• This job operates in a medical/clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, x-rays, and phones.
• This job operates in a well-lighted, sterile environment. Employees must wear gloves, masks, protective eye wear, and clothing to protect themselves and their patients from infectious disease.
• Physical Demands:
• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear; stand and/or sit for long periods of time; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to blood and blood-borne pathogens and/or physical risks, which will require OSHA training.

Experience Requirements

• One (1) year of hands-on experience as a hygienist.
• GBT Guided Biofilm Therapy equipment operation experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Some locations require GBT Guided Biofilm Therapy operational experience.

Certification Requirements

• X-Ray Cert
• Preferred Certifications & Licensure: Anesthesia

Licensure Requirement

• Hold a current state-issued Dental Hygiene license.

Benefits: (NurseStar Covers 50% of your monthly benefit cost)

• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance