Dental Hygienist - Integrity Placement Group

Dental Hygienist - Temp Position 

The Company: Our client is a not-for-profit healthcare organization that provides affordable, primary healthcare services to the residents of Mohegan Lake NY.

The Position: Dental Hygienists promote a healthier dental lifestyle by educating patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health under a dentist’s supervision. They complete dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screening and radiography studies. The Client is offering the following salary and benefits:

• $43.50 - $53.00 per Hour Depending on Experience
• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• 12 days of PTO + 10 Paid Holidays
• STD+LTD
• Life Insurance
• And much, much more!

Requirements:

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
• Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
• Take X-rays or dental impressions
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Monitor supplies

Responsibilities:

• Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)
• Looking for a fill-in from November 2024- March 2025
• Promptly and clearly communicating with staff, consumers, families, and external resources to ensure collaboration and continuity of treatment
• Actively participating as a part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Carrying out assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for a variety of clients
• Representing self, services, and company in a knowledgeable and professional manner
• Monitoring and coordinating follow up and aftercare as indicated

Please apply HERE
or
send updated resume to Jennifer@theipgteam.com