Mohawk Valley Health System

Dental Hygienist - $5,000 Sign On - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System  •  $54/hr  •  New York (Onsite)  •  25 days ago
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Job Description

The Dental Hygienist will deliver a wide variety of dental services by performing preventive and therapeutic treatment procedures and by instructing individuals in oral self-care techniques. Works under the supervision of a licensed dentist in accordance with Article 133 of the Education Law.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, performs services which may include:
    • removing calcareous deposits, accretions and stains, including scaling and planing of exposed root surfaces indicated for a complete prophylaxis;
    • applying topical agents indicated for a complete dental prophylaxis;
    • removing excess cement from surfaces of the teeth;
    • providing patient education;
    • placing and exposing X-ray films;
    • performing topical anticariogenic agent applications, including but not limited to topical fluoride applications, and performing topical anesthetic applications;
    • polishing teeth, including existing restorations;
    • taking medical history including the measuring and recording of vital signs;
    • charting caries and periodontal conditions as an aid to diagnosis by the dentist;
    • applying pit and fissure sealants; and
    • applying desensitizing agents to the teeth.
  • Complies with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
  • May perform other duties under the personal supervision of a licensed dentist.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

  • High school diploma
  • Completion of an American Dental Association accredited dental hygiene program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required:

  • Valid NYS Dental Hygienist license

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.


Req Id 92866
Department DENTAL HLTH CTR
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 7.50
FTE 0.38
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
Employee Status A6 - Part-Time (less than 975 hours per year)
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $31 - $54 Per Hour

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Mohawk Valley Health System

About Mohawk Valley Health System

MVHS is dedicated to delivering premier healthcare to our region, keeping our patients as the focus of all we do. MVHS strives to be the leading patient-centered medical and healing environment, the employer of choice and the pride of Central New York.

MVHS is the parent company of the Wynn Hospital as well as MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (RNC) and Visiting Nurse Association of Utica and Oneida County. MVHS serves a multi county area of central New York. The MVHS Medical Group has 15 primary care locations. The group also provides services in many specialty areas including Women’s and Children’s Health; General, Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Orthopedic and Neurological Surgery; Advanced Endoscopy, Wound Care, Bariatric, Cardiovascular, Comprehensive Stroke, Cancer, Immune Health, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry and Neurosciences, Pulmonary Critical Care and Urology.

In October 2023, MVHS opened the Wynn Hospital – a new, state-of-the art hospital in downtown Utica. The Wynn Hospital replaces two aging community hospitals, St. Luke’s and St. Elizabeth, and is capable of handling 85-90 percent of all healthcare needs in the community. The Wynn Hospital will strengthen and grow full service cardiac offerings, support the development of a Neurosciences Institute that will include a Neurovascular Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, will be a world class diagnostic center, including Interventional Radiology and Advanced Endoscopy and provides a Level III Trauma Center plus the ability to serve 90,000 emergency visits per year.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Utica, NY
Year Founded
2014
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