Dental hygienist

STATEN ISLAND SMILE - Dental Hygienist

Staten Island Smile Dental, PLLC is seeking a motivated, reliable, and friendly Registered Dental Hygienist to join our permanent part-time rotation. Our practice is built on a foundation of warmth, mutual respect, and exceptional clinical standards. If you are an patient-focused professional who loves delivering top-tier preventative care and wants a stable, predictable Friday schedule that leaves your entire weekend wide open, we would love to welcome you to our Staten Island clinical family!

Pay

$45~$50 per hour

Salary Details
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Employment Type

Part-time

Requirements

• Dentrix
• Licensed dental hygienist

Licensure: Active and valid New York State Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license (Required).
Software Proficiency: Solid hands-on experience using Dentrix practice management software for charting and digital record keeping.
Clinical Knowledge: Sound foundational mastery of dental anatomy, dental terminology, and strict health information regulatory compliance.
Regulatory Compliance: Strong, practical understanding of HIPAA regulations and office clinical confidentiality policies.
Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional patient interaction, communication, and counseling skills with a naturally warm and comforting chairside manner.

Job Description

Preventative Care Excellence: Perform precision dental hygiene therapies, including thorough cleanings, calculus/plaque removal, and targeted fluoride applications.
Diagnostic & Vital Assessment: Monitor and document patient vital signs (including blood pressure and pulse rate) and capture high-resolution digital dental X-rays to assist in accurate treatment planning.
Interactive Patient Counseling: Educate and empower patients with custom oral hygiene techniques, preventative advice, and tailored at-home care instructions.
Practice Management Tech: Manage patient health records seamlessly using Dentrix software, ensuring every chart, screening, and treatment plan is meticulously updated.
Sterilization & Safety: Command a flawlessly clean working space by sterilizing dental instruments and clinical equipment according to rigorous safety and infection control protocols.
Strict Confidentiality: Execute all daily duties in absolute alignment with HIPAA compliance guidelines to preserve complete patient privacy.

Benefits

Jobley Bonus: $90 (awarded to candidates hired through Jobley)

Shift & Schedule

This is a fixed, permanent Part-Time (PT) position designed for excellent work-life balance. Work your shift and head into the weekend early!
Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Monday – Thursday, Saturday, & Sunday: CLOSED

About the Practice

• Name: STATEN ISLAND SMILE
• Location: 621 KATAN AVENUE, Staten Island, NY 10312