DescriptionProvide high-quality dental hygiene to patients in center.Job Responsibilities:
Participate in Center efforts to provide the highest quality patient care to all segments of the communities served by the Health Center
Maintains a safe, clean, orderly work area
Adheres to Personnel Policies
Provides assessment, therapeutic and preventative dental hygiene services to patients in the health center as allocated by the Dental Practice Act of New York State.
Appropriately record dental hygiene evaluation and treatment in EHR.
Refer patients as necessary to staff dentist for appropriate dental care.
Assists in maintaining sterilization area
Cleans and maintains inventory of dental supplies, equipment and instruments by:
Cleaning and disinfecting operatories between patients
Cleaning and sterilizing equipment according to infection control/sterilization policies and procedures and manufacturer's instructions for use
Cleaning and lubricating dental hygiene hand pieces
Assisting with dental hygiene inventory control system and restocking
Turning equipment on and off at the beginning and end of the day
Checking expiration dates on sterilized instruments and all dental hygiene products
RequirementsEducation/Experience:
Two years' experience preferred
Completion of a New York State registered licensure qualifying or American Dental Association accredited dental hygiene program.
Comprehensive Benefits:Health / Dental /Vision InsuranceRetirement PlanTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan ForgivenessGenerous Time Off
