Dental Hygienist, Level II - NYC Health + Hospitals - Albuquerque, NM

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Albuquerque, NM

Job Description

About NYC Health + Hospitals





Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at 15 convenient locations.
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is a non-smoking facility.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.






Work Shifts





8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M






Job Description





PURPOSE OF POSITION
The dental hygienist will perform oral care to pediatric patients.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Pediatric Dental

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Health history assessment: Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse. Dental hygiene assessment and treatment planning. Sterilize instruments and maintain clinic and clinic equipment in hygienic condition. Dental hygiene exam and charting of intra-oral and extra-oral conditions, which include periodontal charting, dental charting and classifying occlusion. Remove hard and soft deposits (calculus, biofilm/plaque, stain) from tooth surfaces. Apply tooth-decay preventive agents (fluoride, sealants) to the teeth. Dental hygiene nutritional and dietary evaluation. Placement of subgingival prescription drugs for prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. Expose and process dental x-rays. Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., toothbrushing, flossing and nutritional counseling). Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health. Sterilize instruments and maintain clinic and clinic equipment. Periodontal scaling and root planning and making impressions of patient's teeth for study casts.






Minimum Qualifications





1. A valid license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist, issued by the New York State Department of Education. For Appointment to Assignment Level II: 1. In addition to meeting the qualification requirement for Assignment Level I described above, must have one year of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.






Department Preferences





Language competence: Spanish






How To Apply





If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
Multiple employee discounts programs

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