Job title: Dental Hygienist- Gotham Health/East New York – Full Time

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Company: Physician Affliate Group of New York

Job description: Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY people do more than diagnose and treat; we uplift the spirits and dignity of patients because we love what we do, and it shows. PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness.

PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, East New York staff partner to provide multiple programs in the community including the Babygram Program, Developmental Evaluation Clinic, HIV/Aids Program, and The Diabetic Learning and Support Program.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a full time Dental Hygienist to join our team at our Gotham Health/ East New York clinic.

• Prepare patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming and introducing oneself.
• Patient screening such as assessment of oral health conditions, review medical history, taking blood pressure and pulse, oral cancer screening, PSR, and dental charting of existing conditions.
• Expose appropriate dental radiographs.
• Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and beneath gum margins.
• Apply preventative materials to teeth (sealants, fluoride).
• Perio-charting, scaling & root planning, and are set in placement procedures for patients with periodontal disease.
• Administer local anesthesia.
• Educate patients by giving oral hygiene instructions and post- operative instructions and Distribute appropriate patient education literature.
• Document oral hygiene services in the EDR, post transactions and enter treatment plan in office management software.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending continuing education courses and reviewing professional publications.
• Schedule the next available appropriate appointment for each patient

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved program in Dental Hygiene
• Active NYS Dental Hygienist License
• Active BLS and Anesthesia Certification
• Experience treating a diverse and under-served patient population preferred
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation package
• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service
• Choice of a three-tiered nearly FREE medical plan
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage
• Generous paid time off program

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Expected salary:

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Job date: Wed, 24 Aug 2022 01:14:41 GMT

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