About us
Tribeca Dental Design is a small business in New York, NY 10007. We are supportive and professional.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Safe work environment
- Relaxed atmosphere
We are looking for a part-time Dental Hygienist! Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
- Sterilize dental instruments properly
- Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
- Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
- Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
- Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
- Take X-rays
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
- Monitor supplies
Skills
- Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
- Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
- Outstanding communication skills
- A patient and friendly personality
- Attention to detail
- Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
- Valid license to practice
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 17 – 25.5 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10007: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person