DENTAL HYGIENIST

City/State Purchase, New York Grant Funded No Department Bargaining Unit 1199 Work Shift Day Work Days

DAYS VARY

Scheduled Hours

8:30 AM-5 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours

7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate $39.31 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. Under supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Hygienist administers oral prophylaxes for all new patients and performs semiannual services on continuing patients. The hygienist is responsible for periapical x-rays on these patients. In the absence of the supervisor or director, performs scheduling and work assignments based upon patient flow needs. Ability to provide rotating weekend coverage based on operational need a MUST Responsibilities Complete Oral Prophylaxes on patients Complete periapical x-rays as needed Documentation of the oral examination in the patients electronic dental record Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment Education to patients and families Work with front desk staff on scheduling Qualifications/Skills High school diploma/ GED required Completion of a Dental Hygienist program required NYS Licensure for Dental Hygienist Prior experience as a Dental Hygienist in a dental setting preferred Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Montefiore Health System