Registered Dental Hygienist - Scarsdale Smiles - Scarsdale, NY

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Scarsdale, NY

Job Description

Are you a Dental Hygienist looking to Join an Amazing Team??
We are looking for a fun and motivated Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team for a full-time position. Our ideal candidate should be reliable, hardworking, dedicated, and have a positive attitude. At least three years of dental experience is preferred (but not required if you are the right candidate).
We are a well-established, general family dental practice, located in Scarsdale, NY. We have state of the art technology (completely digitized and paperless), in a new, beautiful office that is conveniently located. The number one goal of our amazing team is to help our patients reach optimal oral health. We treat our patients like family and take great pride in helping them make the best decisions for their dental needs.
If you think you would be a great fit for our team and patients, please send us your resume!
Responsibilities

Escort patients to and from the treatment room
Review patient health history forms and update as necessary
Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients
Perform scaling and root planing as prescribed by the dentist
Perform thorough intraoral and extraoral examinations
Obtain radiographs as prescribed by the dentist
Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluoride and sealants
Teach patients proper oral hygiene techniques
Provide patient education on diet, nutrition, and tobacco use
Record clinical notes, pertinent observations, and responses to recommendations
Record and sequence treatment plan as directed by the dentist
Help patients feel comfortable
Schedule or pinboard the next continuing care appointment
Assist in the administration of the recall system

Skills

Understanding of health & safety regulations
Proficient computer skills (Knowledge of Open Dental Software is a plus but not required)
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable

Benefits:

401k benefits
Employee discount
Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Thursday - hours vary each day

Experience:

Three years experience preferred (but not required if you are the right candidate)

License:

Registered Dental Hygienist for NY State

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $58.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
No weekends

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)

Work Location: In person

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