Dental Hygienist - Jewish Home of Rochester - Buffalo, NY

$1,000 sign on Bonus!!!
Pay Rate: $40.00- $50.00 per hour (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position) 8-12 hours per week - no weekends
GENERAL SCOPE: To perform oral prophylaxis and to provide instruction in oral health care.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION: Active Registered Dental Hygienist license in New York
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Obtain medical records and check health histories prior to performing exams and prophylaxis for any conditions requiring pre-medications and verify that medication has been administered.

Perform prophylaxis and expose radiographs according to the patient's ability to tolerate procedures. Clean and ID dentures.
Document procedures performed and any pertinent information in the patient's medical record and in the dental office record.
Prepare autoclave-monitoring ampules for autoclave testing.
Prepares basic prophylaxis set-ups.
All other job duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE: 2 plus years of work experience, some experience with older adults preferred.
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