What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Dental Care Alliance?
Overview
Family Dental Group- Hudson Valley is looking for a Full-Time Dental Hygienist In Training in Lake Katrine, NY, to join our clinical team. If you are currently in Hygiene school, this is a great opportunity for you! We are committed to providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. We take pride in providing comprehensive, personalized care in a warm and welcoming environment, prioritizing patient comfort and advanced treatments for optimal oral health.
Position Overview:
The Dental Hygienist in Training is for anyone that has finished hygiene school and is waiting for a license or is currently in hygiene school and expects to graduate within the next 6 months. You will be an integral part of our care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment while waiting for your active state Hygiene license. We are passionate about preventive oral health care and value our hygiene team. Join our dynamic dental practice as a Dental Hygienist Trainee today!
What we offer:
- Competitive Pay range: $50-$55 per hour monthly production bonus
- Sign on Bonus $10,000
- Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:45-5:15, Friday 8:00-4:00 (1-2 Saturdays a month 8-4)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (individual and family coverage)
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- 401(k)
- Support for professional growth and continuing education
- Team-oriented work environment with access to modern dental technology
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and set up treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper sterilization
- Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment progress
- Update patient health history and chart treatment progress
- Expose and develop radiographs (if certified)
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care
- Coordinate with clinical staff to manage inventory and sterilization of dental instruments
- Support the hygienist with patient scheduling and treatment recommendations and office recall systems
- Perform routine tasks while ensuring compliance with the industry regulations including HIPAA & OSHA
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED (Required)
- Radiology certification (if applicable)
- CPR certification (Preferred but can be obtained upon hiring)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort
- Currently in Hygiene school and expect to fulfill requirements to become a licensed hygienist within the next 6 months.
Legal Disclaimer:We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.