Dental Hygienist - (13236)
Dental Hygienist | New York, NY | Contract | From $50.00 to $56.00 per hour
InGenesis is currently seeking Dental Hygienists to work with our potential client. In this role, you will examine the patient’s oral cavity and refer those with abnormalities to the dentist, as needed.
If you’re ready to provide these patients with the highest level of care, apply today and we’ll reach out to answer any questions you may have!
*Position is contingent on contract award
Responsibilities:
- Review a patient's medical and dental history.
- Take x-rays: bite wings, periapical, panorex and review them for signs of dental diseases.
- Screen patients during checkups for gross caries and pathology.
- Contact the attending or resident to verify findings and complete the exam.
- Perform dental cleaning using a cavitron machine and scalers.
- Apply fluoride treatment to children.
- Counsel and educate both patients and families on the proper ways to maintain good dental hygiene.
- Provide oral hygiene instructions.
- Dental cleanings tailored to each patient, considering their medical history and conditions, documented per NYC Health + Hospitals/CHS standards
- Ability to perform dental hygiene activities on both children and adults.
- Check and maintain equipment to ensure working conditions.
- Provide dental services at multiple clinics within CHS facilities
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current New York State RDH License.
- Appropriate clinical dental hygiene experience.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, specifically EPIC.
- Strong understanding of infection control protocols and OSHA regulations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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Company Statement:
With decades of experience, InGenesis has grown into one of North America’s most trusted Healthcare Services Firms, which includes comprehensive health and workforce solutions. As the industry landscape shifts with new challenges in patient care, quality and compliance requirements, workforce retention, and operational efficiencies, we deliver strategic, data-driven solutions that include redefining workforce management and clinical service delivery. Explore InGenesis to discover how our expertise, innovative strategies, and commitment to excellence are shaping the future of healthcare workforce solutions. Join us in celebrating the professionals who define the next era of healthcare.