PART-TIME DENTAL HYGIENEST
Albany, NY (near Stuyvesant Plaza, SUNY and State Office Campus)
Sole proprietor dental office seeks reliable, responsible and personable PART-TIME DENTAL HYGIENEST with exemplary communication, customer service, and organizational skills. This position is approximately 16 hours/week (2 days/week) with the opportunity for additional hours in the future. This is an established insurance-based and growing dental practice, looking for team members that can assist in increasing production and actively working toward growing and expanding the practice.
RESPONSIBILITES
- Cleans teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease
- Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments
- Examines gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and sings of gum disease
- Applies fluorides or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay
- Takes and processes x-rays
- Maintains dental equipment and sterilizes dental instruments
- Provides dental education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a New York State registered licensure qualifying (or American Dental Association accredited) dental hygiene program
- Licensure with the New York State Office of the Professions
- Previous experience as a dental hygienist is preferred, but not necessary.
- Experience with Carestream SoftDent'" dental practice management software system preferred, but not necessary.
Members of our dental care team must be energetic, self-directed and self-motivated. This position is available for hire immediately. Hourly rate is based on skills and experience as it relates to items mentioned above. Does this sound like a great fit for you? If so, please email your resume and references in confidence. Location: Albany -- close to SUNY and State Office Campus.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $37.00 - $43.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dental Hygiene: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist License in NYS (Required)
Work Location: In person