Pediatric Dental Hygienist

Overview

Pediatric Dental Hygienist — Full Time

Address: 4510 16th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM;
Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our dental practice. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care, ensuring a comfortable experience for our patients while promoting oral health. As a Dental Hygienist, you will be responsible for performing dental cleanings, educating patients on oral hygiene practices, and assisting the dental team in delivering exceptional care.

• Assist with oral health management of all patients.
• Verify the identity of patients before administering treatment.
• Obtain oral health assessment of each patient (new-baseline, follow-up).
• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Completion of an approved dental hygiene education program.
• Valid license to practice as a Dental Hygienist in New York State.
• Good clinical skills: e.g., providing prophylaxis/cleaning, removing plaque/tartar, polishing, patient education, charting, and x-rays.
• Good interpersonal/communication skills: ability to work with patients, educate them, maintain records, schedule, and collaborate with dentist.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with calendar management and office software (e.g., Outlook, Google Suite).
• Maximum attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Positive, flexible disposition.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM;
Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Premium Health is committed to providing compassionate, culturally competent, comprehensive health care, as well as behavioral health services to everyone in the community in need, regardless of ability to pay. Through our services, we aim to achieve community wellness for the individuals and families we serve. Premium Health prioritizes a collaborative care approach and utilizes evidence-based treatment, thus achieving improved patient care and superior outcomes.