Registered Dental Hygienist
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Dentistry with a work-life balance Make a difference while doing what you love If you're looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let's talk. Smile New York Outreach, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Bronx and Manhattan, NY and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school. Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field. Registered Dental Hygienist Qualifications: • Must hold active RDH license • 1+ years' experience as a Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH) • Valid State ID, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel locally is a must • Works well with others (both children and adults) • Ability to work well in fast-paced environment; organized and detail-oriented; able to multi-task • Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. • Current CPR (BLS) certification with hands-on live skills assessment • Able to walk several flights of stairs on occasion as many schools are without elevators Registered Dental Hygienist Responsibilities: • Assist with oral health management of all patients-being a team player at all times • Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment, place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made. • Obtain oral health assessment of each patient [new-baseline; follow-up patient] • Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information • Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards. • Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist • Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)+) • Document provided dental services on the patient's chart. • Daily travel to and from school sites Smile New York Outreach Offers: Evenings, weekends and summers off! Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Benefit package (health, dental, vision) Unique work experience and flexible scheduling Full and part time positions $42 - $55 an hour State-of-the-art portable dental equipment Latest technology & digital radiography Apply today and help bring smiles to kids in need! Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $42 - $55 Hourly Bonus/Commission: Yes