Montefiore Medical Center

DENTAL HYGIENIST

Bronx, NY 10467In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Completion of a Dental Hygienist program required
  • NYS Licensure for Dental Hygienist
  • Prior experience as a Dental Hygienist in a dental setting preferred
  • Ability to provide rotating weekend coverage is a must

Responsibilities

  • Complete oral prophylaxes on patients
  • Complete periapical x-rays as needed
  • Document oral examinations in electronic dental records
  • Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment
  • Educate patients and families
  • Collaborate with front desk staff on scheduling

Benefits

  • Daytime work schedule
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive team environment
  • Access to employee wellness programs
  • Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Full Job Description

City/State:

Purchase, New York

Grant Funded:

No

Department:

Bargaining Unit:

1199

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

DAYS VARY

Scheduled Hours:

9:30 AM-6 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours:

7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate:

$39.31

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.  

Under supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Hygienist administers oral prophylaxes of all new patients and service semiannually on continuing patients. The hygienist is responsible for periapical x-rays on these patients. In the absence of the supervisor or director, performs scheduling and work assignments based upon patient flow needs.

 

Ability to provide rotating weekend coverage based on operational need is a MUST

 

Responsibilities

 

Complete Oral Prophylaxes on patients

 

Complete periapical x-rays as needed

 

Documentation of the oral examination in the patients electronic dental record

 

Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment

 

Education to patients and families

 

Work with front desk staff on scheduling

 

 

Qualifications/ Skills

 

High school diploma/ GED required

 

Completion of a Dental Hygienist program required

 

NYS Licensure for Dental Hygienist

 

Prior experience as a Dental Hygienist in a dental setting preferred

 

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Montefiore Medical Center

Montefiore Medical Center is a teaching hospital located in the Bronx, New York. The hospital was founded in 1884 and has since grown to become one of the largest healthcare systems in the state of New York. Montefiore is affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is known for its expertise in areas such as cardiology, neurology, and oncology. The hospital has been recognized for its commitment to patient care and has received numerous awards and accolades. Montefiore is a non-profit organization and is committed to providing care to underserved communities.
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Size
35,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1884

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