Dental Hygienist - Per Diem

DENTAL HYGIENIST - PER DIEM - FRIDAYS ONLY

Dental Hygienist position at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is a per‑day, day shift role available only on Fridays.

Our team members are at the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration,
** competitive benefits are just the beginning**. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

The dental hygienist role in the dental department is to perform data collection, review and evaluate all patient information, treatment plan and educate the dental patient under the direct supervision of the dental resident or the attending dentist. In addition, the dental hygienist will perform dental cleanings, take x‑rays, maintain all supplies and equipment, and inventory. They will also adhere to universal precaution, and strict OSHA and infection control guidelines.

• Take vitals, review entire patient record and take appropriate x‑rays. Perform a complete assessment of the oral cavity and report findings to the Dentist. Perform a dental cleaning as outlined by the Dentist and provide oral hygiene instruction. Provide oral health education to the patient and home health aides. Provide other dental procedures within the scope of a dental hygienist. Assist the dentist with charting during exam and routine procedures.
  
  Follow all policies as it relates to patient , Universal Protocol, Infection Control, etc. Be familiar with Dentrix. Dispose all dental waste in appropriate containers and bags.
• Properly spray, scrub and disinfect all dental instruments of any debris. Maintain a sterilization log and transport all cassettes and instruments to Central sterilization. Disinfect and wipe down all dental equipment and operatory using hospital provided wipes and disinfectants. Use barriers and other personal protective equipment (glasses, mask, gloves, shield and gown). Maintain a neat and clean operatory. Maintain and update MSDS.
• Keep operatory stocked at all times. Informs the dental assistants of any needed dental supplies, material and equipment. Report all broken instrument and equipment to the Administrative Director and keep it segregated until repaired. Correctly document and dispose all expired medications and dental supplies. Obtain medical and dental supplies from central distribution as needed.
• Take appropriate, diagnostic x‑rays using the standard radiologic precautions. Accurately mount and label the x‑rays. Review the x‑rays for any dental abnormality or pathology. Maintain the panorex, x‑ray units, scan‑x system and accessories (phosphor plates, X‑cps and barrier envelopes).
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

• Must be a graduate from a US Dental Hygiene school and provide proof of certificate.
• Minimum 2 years of private practice or hospital‑based experience required.
• Must demonstrate proper use of all x‑ray, cavitron, ultrasonic units and equipment.

• Experience with medically compromised and handicapped patients.
• Knowledge of dental procedure codes, use of Dentrix practice management software and scan‑x digital x‑ray system.
• Computer skills.

• Dental Hygienist License.

Minimum rate of $37.69 hourly. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act. It does not reflect the full value of the total rewards package.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.