Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Hygienist - Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc - Dallas, TX
- Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job
- Dallas, TX
Job Description
Job Summary: The Dental Hygienist will provide direct patient care, educate patients on oral hygiene and health, and perform various dental procedures at the Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. This role requires a graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program with a NYS dental hygiene registration certificate. One year of experience in a general dental practice setting is preferred. Responsibilities:
Provide direct patient care including prophylaxis, examinations, topical fluoride applications, dental sealants, scaling, root planning, and other patient services as permitted under state law
Develop and expose radiographs
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and health
Clean and disinfect the dental operatory
Clean and sterilize dental instruments
Assist with inventory of dental supplies
Perform clerical duties such as answering phones and making appointments
Work independently with flexibility and personal integrity while effectively working with patients and staff
Relate to patients of all ages and life situations in a professional manner
Continually refine dental hygiene skills through continuing education courses, literature, etc.
Participate in and contribute to Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance activities and functions as needed
Attend staff meetings as required
Perform other relevant duties as assigned or requested
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program
NYS dental hygiene registration certificate
One year of experience in a general dental practice setting is preferred
Three years of experience in a community healthcare setting is preferred
CHCB offers competitive pay and benefits for full and part-time staff including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, 401k match, Tuition Assistance, and Paid Time Off. Eligibility for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. The pay range for this position is $65,125. - $78,603. depending on years of experience. This position is represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.
