Registered Dental Hygienist

L5

albany dental teamAlbany, NYtoday

$52 per hour

If you want to work in a privately owned practice with a family feel, look forward to coming into work and enjoying your job, then we are the practice for you! Greet and seat patients. Take x-rays and make sure to properly label them with teeth numbers in the patient's clinical chart (images).Evaluate gingival health and health of all oral tissue. Perform oral cancer exam and take blood pressure. Classify patient's periodontal condition. Scale, polish and apply fluoride. Periodontal soft tissue curettage. Do root planning. Do perio probe and charting. Chart lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth. Recommend perio consultation; refer out to specialists when necessary. Application of non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents. Explain to patients disease process and the role of bacteria in caries and periodontal health. Provide patients with instructions for home care; give appropriate educational literature as provided by the office. Recommend intra-oral aids to patients. Update medical history and screen for potential problems. Enter into the computer and charge out completed treatment you perform. Counsel patients for case acceptance. Inform Doctor of any special problems with oral hygiene. Assist Doctor during clinical exam, record findings and recommendations. Record and write notes in computer about treatment you performed, sign and date. Communicate with front desk staff any future appointments needed, length of time, which provider and details of necessary treatment. General
Duties: Turn on equipment and computer in morning and off at night. Set up treatment rooms for each patient. Seat and dismiss hygiene patients. Manage supplies, instruments, and the state of treatment rooms. Disinfect patient chair, cuspidor and counter tops. Maintain the cleanliness of hygiene room and the functions of the equipment. Clean, sterilize and set up hygiene instruments. Sharpen instruments as needed. Restock hygiene room. Clean and lubricate hand pieces. Offer assistant to front desk or clinical staff if you have down time. Help office staff maintain cleanliness of entire office as necessary. Pay$44~$52 per hour
Salary Details: Competitive salary based upon qualifications and experience. Employment TypePart-time
Requirements:
  • Basic life support
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Driver's license
  • Experienced Dental Hygienist (1+ years)
  • General Dentistry
  • Licensed dental hygienist
  • Local Anesthesia Certification
  • Other Dental SoftwareX-ray / Radiography Certification
Job Description: Greet and seat patients. Take x-rays and make sure to properly label them with teeth numbers in the patient's clinical chart (images).Evaluate gingival health and health of all oral tissue. Perform oral cancer exam and take blood pressure. Classify patient's periodontal condition. Scale, polish and apply fluoride. Periodontal soft tissue curettage. Do root planning. Do perio probe and charting. Chart lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth. Recommend perio consultation; refer out to specialists when necessary. Application of non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents. Explain to patients disease process and the role of bacteria in caries and periodontal health. Provide patients with instructions for home care; give appropriate educational literature as provided by the office. Recommend intra-oral aids to patients. Update medical history and screen for potential problems. Enter into the computer and charge out completed treatment you perform. Counsel patients for case acceptance. Inform Doctor of any special problems with oral hygiene. Assist Doctor during clinical exam, record findings and recommendations. Record and write notes in computer about treatment you performed, sign and date. Communicate with front desk staff any future appointments needed, length of time, which provider and details of necessary treatment. General
Duties: Turn on equipment and computer in morning and off at night. Set up treatment rooms for each patient. Seat and dismiss hygiene patients. Manage supplies, instruments, and the state of treatment rooms. Disinfect patient chair, cuspidor and counter tops. Maintain the cleanliness of hygiene room and the functions of the equipment. Clean, sterilize and set up hygiene instruments. Sharpen instruments as needed. Restock hygiene room. Clean and lubricate hand pieces. Offer assistant to front desk or clinical staff if you have down time. Help office staff maintain cleanliness of entire office as necessary.
Benefits:
  • Bonus pay
  • Free parking
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Jobley Bonus: $90 (awarded to candidates hired through Jobley)
  • Shift & Schedule
We are a privately owened dental practice in Albany, NY. Generations of patients have come to our office because of our dedication to providing the very finest dental treatment. We are looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our team on Monday and Thursday from 7:45am-5pm. We focus on customer service, a warm and welcoming environment, excellent communication and a family feel. We offer a range of preventative, restorative and cosmetic services as well as crowns, bridges, implant restorations, non-surgical periodontal treatment and teeth whitening. We would love to add a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) for both days, but are willing to hire 2 different RDH's, one for each day each. If you are interested, we would love to hear from you. About the Practice Name: Albany Dental Team
Location: 822 New Scotland Ave. Albany, NY 12208, Albany, NY 12208
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$52 per hour

Location

Albany, NY

Occupation

Dental Hygienists

Industry

Offices of Dentists

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