Urban Health Plan Community Health Center
Description
Joining our Dental Department, the Dental Hygienist will join our Bronx FQHC. The Dental Hygienist will clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. The Dental Hygienist will also educate patients and families on oral hygiene, take and develops x-rays, and applies fluoride and sealants.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree and Licensed Dental Hygienist.
- Familiarity with dental terminology and operating sterile processing equipment.
- Computer proficiency.
- BLS and Local anesthesia certification.
This is a full time role with a Tuesday to Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm schedule (or Monday to Friday with rotating Saturdays). Compensation: Minimum: $80,000 per year Maximum: $84,000 per year.
Key Duties:
- Examine gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
- Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums.
- Apply fluorides, sealants or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
- Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients.
- Noting and reviewing patient medical history, and looking for indications of oral cancer.
Benefits Include:
- Fully funded Health Insurance for yourself
- 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
- Dental Insurance
- $50,000 term life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings (including annual UHP Contribution)
- Competitive salary