- Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job
- New York, NY
Job Description
Hygienist Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs oral assessment of patient to determine dental needs in accordance with accepted dental regulation and guidelines
Performs all routine/necessary radiographs
Performs dental prophylaxis and sealants, as needed
Performs periodontal charting, deep scaling and root planning, as needed
Educates patients with regards to preventative care and follow up care as well as general good oral health habits
Documents complete information in clinical chart
Works together with dentist as team player for benefit of patient
Maintain clean, infection free work habits and dental operatory
Verifies operability of all equipment each day prior to seeing 1st patient; notify Dental Director of any problems/issues.
Other responsibilities as assigned by Dentist/ Office manager
Experience using dentrix software
Hygienist Qualifications:
Current license as a Dental Hygienist in NY State
Good communication skills
Basic computer skills
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
On call
Work Location: In person
