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Oak Orchard Health Dental Hygienist in Hornell, New York
Dental Hygienist
Hornell, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=7309+Seneca+Road+North+Suite+1+Hornell+NY+USA+14843) • Dental
Description
Do you want to be part of a leading, patient-centered organization where professionals come together to improve access to quality health care for all? At Oak Orchard Health, you can grow your career with the fulfilment and satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a difference in someone’s life. We have 8 medical offices located in communities throughout Western NY and we continue to expand and recruit top talent with our mission to ensure everyone has access to affordable, quality health care. Our diverse, highly skilled professionals are the reason for our success, from physicians to nurses to administrators and support personnel. If you’re passionate about serving all with excellence, equity, inclusion, respect, and dignity, we think you’ll fit right in! Diverse and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
We offer:
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible!
Flexible schedule that promotes a healthy work life balance!
Competitive wages!
Comprehensive benefit package (health/vision/dental) that starts the first of the month after your hire date!
Retirement Plan 403(b) with a competitive company match
Organizational support of continuing education and professional development!
Company paid life Insurance!
Generous PTO package that includes Vacation time, Sick time, Personal Days, Floating Holidays, and Company paid holidays!
Provide high-quality dental hygiene to patients in center.
Job Responsibilities:
Participate in Center efforts to provide the highest quality patient care to all segments of the communities served by the Health Center
Maintains a safe, clean, orderly work area
Adheres to Personnel Policies
Provides assessment, therapeutic and preventative dental hygiene services to patients in the health center as allocated by the Dental Practice Act of New York State.
Appropriately record dental hygiene evaluation and treatment in EHR.
Refer patients as necessary to staff dentist for appropriate dental care.
Assists in maintaining sterilization area
Cleans and maintains inventory of dental supplies, equipment and instruments by:
Cleaning and disinfecting operatories between patients
Cleaning and sterilizing equipment according to infection control/sterilization policies and procedures and manufacturer’s instructions for use
Cleaning and lubricating dental hygiene hand pieces
Assisting with dental hygiene inventory control system and restocking
Turning equipment on and off at the beginning and end of the day
Checking expiration dates on sterilized instruments and all dental hygiene products
Requirements
Education/Experience:
Two years’ experience preferred
Completion of a New York State registered licensure qualifying or American Dental Association accredited dental hygiene program.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Health / Dental /Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Generous Time Off
Salary Description
$37-$40/hr