Registered Dental Hygienist at Smile New York Outreach

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

60.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Dental Hygienist License, Oral Health Management, Patient Verification, Oral Health Assessment, Medical History Review, Oral Hygiene Services, Dental Assistance, Oral Health Education, Documentation, Multi-tasking, Organizational Skills, Detail-oriented, Team Player, CPR Certification, Transportation, Child Interaction

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview 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. Sound interesting? Call or text Christina at 855-957-4375 or email ctingas@mobiledentists.com (If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.) 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 $53 - $60 an hour State-of-the-art portable dental equipment Latest technology & digital radiography Want to learn more? Call or text Christina at 855-957-4375 or email ctingas@mobiledentists.com (If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.) Who We Are Smile New York Outreach, through our affiliated dentists and other dental professionals, visits kids throughout New York City and Westchester County in the familiar surroundings of their schools, bringing much needed dental care to kids who may not otherwise have access. Smile New York Outreach is devoted to the ideal that all children deserve high-quality dental care. We embrace and support the various initiatives throughout the State of New York to improve the health of children, including greater access to dental care in schools. Knowing that many parents cannot take their children to the dentist due to issues including time off from work and transportation challenges, Smile New York Outreach brings the care to the need. Using the latest technology in portable equipment, a team of dedicated dental professionals provide preventive and restorative dental care to children right at school. Our flexibility and expertise allow us to transform classrooms, auditoriums, gyms or other suitable areas into fully functional dental offices for the day. Join us in our mission to bring smiles and good oral health to where they are needed. Call or text us at 855-957-4375 or email jobs@mobiledentists.com. You’ll be glad you did. Rewarding Work. Competitive Compensation. Smile New York Outreach. Smile New York Outreach is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Responsibilities

Assist with the oral health management of patients and provide oral hygiene services. Document provided dental services and educate patients on oral health practices.