Princess Dental Staffing
Pediatric Dental Hygienist - All Kids Smile - New York, NY
- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- New York, NY
Job Description
We are a pediatric dental office located in the Capital District are of New York looking for an energetic, caring hygienist to join our team.
We strive to serve our patients with compassion, kindness, and professionalism. Our team members stay on top of their game by keeping up on the ever- changing technology, attending continuing education courses and leadership development meetings.
Responsibilities:
Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary
Accurately chart each patientâs periodontal health
Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients
Perform scaling, root planning and selective polishing for patients as appropriate
Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
Take radiographs of patients as prescribed by dentist
Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants
Communicate with patients in an understandable and professional way
Check on patient comfort during treatment and help relieve patient anxiety
Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment
Teach proper oral hygiene techniques to patients
Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Open Monday through Fridays, no weekends. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULEBenefits include: PTO, 401K matching, medical insurance, holiday pay
**NEW grads are welcomed!!!***
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $45.00 - $47.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
Pediatrics
Schedule:
No weekends
Work Location: In person