Registered Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist

Locations:
Schenectady, Niskayuna, Ballston Spa, Saratoga and Albany.

Base pay range: $45.00/hr - $48.00/hr.

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary
• Accurately chart each patient's periodontal health
• Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients
• Perform scaling, root planning and selective polishing for patients as appropriate
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Take radiographs of patients as prescribed by dentist
• Apply cavity‑preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants
• Communicate with patients in an understandable and professional way
• Check on patient comfort during treatment and help relieve patient anxiety
• Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment
• Teach proper oral hygiene techniques to patients
• Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Monitor supplies

• Associate degree or higher in dental hygiene from an accredited institution
• Exceptional working knowledge of dentistry, इंजिनीयर dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
• Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary

$45.00 - $48.00

Competitive salary, PTO and health insurance (including dental and vision).

Garnet River LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

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