About this role
- Performs all duties permitted by New York State Law for a dental hygienist including, but not limited to, prophylaxis and scaling; root planning; exposing radiographs; topical fluoride application; taking medical history, measuring vital signs, and recording vital signs; charting cases and periodontal conditions as an aid to treatment by the dentist etc
- Performs chair side dental assisting
- Prepares the operatory prior to seating patient
- Sets up instruments consistent with the procedure to be performed
- Escorts patients to and from the operatory
- Assists the dentist by suctioning, reflecting tissues, passing instruments, handling and preparing dental materials and medicaments
- Develops and files dental x-rays and maintains developing equipment and supplies
- Cleans, bags, and sterilizes instruments used and is responsible for tray set-ups
- Performs all responsibilities for chairside dental assisting
- Performs related duties as required.
- Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene, required.
- Current License to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist in New York State required
- Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA) by the Dental Assisting National Board, preferred.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience, required
Other facts
About FlexStaff
FlexStaff is a staffing agency created to meet the needs of both job seekers and employers. We have experienced recruiters in Long Island, NYC, Westchester and also recruit nationally.
We specialize in several different industry sectors including healthcare, customer service & call center, engineering, finance & accounting, human resources, information technology, office support, supply chain & logistics and more!
For job seekers, we offer a broad range of options. We have temporary and temporary-to-hire positions that could transition to a permanent, full-time fulfilling role with one of our clients. For those looking for permanent roles, we also have direct hire opportunities as well. FlexStaff offers competitive weekly pay and the opportunity to contribute to a retirement plan.
For our employer clients, we take a personalized approach and are committed to finding top talent based on your specific company’s needs – whether it is a temporary, temporary-to-hire or direct hire. For more information, visit our website www.flexstaff.org
What you'll do
- The dental hygienist assists the dentist during procedures and performs various patient care tasks. Responsibilities include preparing the operatory, assisting with dental procedures, and maintaining instruments and equipment.
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