full-time 1 month ago
Dental Hygienist
Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds
25 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011
98,432.88/yr
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Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Department: Dental Center
Reports To: Dental Hygiene Supervisor
FLSA Status: Local 153 - Non-Exempt
Salary Range: As established by contract (If annualized, $98,432.88 as New Hire)
Work Hours: 35 Hours per week
*Work Schedule: Includes Saturdays*
Additional Pay: Plus $2,000 annually based on required Spanish fluency.
The 32BJ Dental Center is growing, and we’re excited to announce the expansion of our Dental Center. We’re currently hiring for patient-driven Dental Hygienists to join our team. We offer:
Competitive Salary coupled with a great work/life balance.
Spanish Fluency Addition: $2,000 annually added to your pay
Prime Location - Flatiron District in Manhattan
Full-time Schedule consisting of a 35-hour work week.
Comprehensive Health Package including medical, dental & vision coverage with no employee contribution to the premium.
Pension Benefit that includes monthly employer contributions.
Retirement Benefit that includes 4% 401K employer contributions.
Professional Coverage/Reimbursement includes Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement, malpractice coverage, and uniform allowance.
Paid Time Off including vacation, personal, CE & sick days.
Federal Paid Holidays – Up to 11 days off with pay.
And more...
Summary:
Under the supervision of the Dental Hygiene Supervisor, primary function is to provide high quality hygiene services to Dental Center patients. Additional functions will include and not be limited to: administrative tasks related to patient care including data entry into Electronic Dental Record. Hygienist is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Dental Center and the Funds.
Responsibilities:
Performs basic hygiene procedures including: prophylaxis, debridement, polishing, oral hygiene instructions, nutritional counseling, topical fluoride and sealant application
Performs advanced therapeutic procedures including scaling and root planning, periodontal maintenance prophylaxis
Administers local anesthetics for hygiene procedures as directed by a dentist
Proficient in the use of piezo-electric devices and intra-oral cameras
Assesses home care skills and practices of patients and provides guidance and education to support the patients’ home care efforts
Obtains vital signs as needed
Obtains medical history of patients
Proficient in obtaining radiographic surveys including full mouth series, vertical bite-wings, and panographic images using digital equipment as prescribed by a dentist
Completes comprehensive periodontal charting as needed
Prepare treatment rooms for hygiene services as needed following accepted infection control standards as needed
Collaborates with dentist for the purpose of formulating periodontal treatment plans for patients
Appropriate and accurate communication and notations in Electronic Dental Record for all patient encounters using departmental standards and protocols
Communicates with all team members involved in patient’s care, including clerical staff, Dental Assistants, Hygienists, Dentists and supervisors where appropriate to enhance patient care
Participate in any/all of the Dental Center improvements geared towards operational excellence
All other duties assigned by Dental Center Management
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements: Detail oriented, ability to prioritize workload, good communication, and interpersonal skills, team player, outstanding work ethic and employment record (including attendance and punctuality), computer skills, ability to type 40 wpm
Language Skills: Speak, read, write, and understand English
Reasoning Ability: High
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: NY State Dental Hygienist License; NY State Dental Hygiene restricted local anesthesia certificate;
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Under 1/3 of the time: Standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, couching, or crawling
½ to 2./3 of time: Sitting, reaching with hands and arms
Over 2/3 of time: Talking or hearing
100% of the time: Using hands
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
1/3 to 2/3 of time: Work near moving or mechanical parts, moderate noise.
Department: Dental Center
Reports To: Dental Hygiene Supervisor
FLSA Status: Local 153 - Non-Exempt
Salary Range: As established by contract (If annualized, $98,432.88 as New Hire)
Work Hours: 35 Hours per week
*Work Schedule: Includes Saturdays*
Additional Pay: Plus $2,000 annually based on required Spanish fluency.
The 32BJ Dental Center is growing, and we’re excited to announce the expansion of our Dental Center. We’re currently hiring for patient-driven Dental Hygienists to join our team. We offer:
Competitive Salary coupled with a great work/life balance.
Spanish Fluency Addition: $2,000 annually added to your pay
Prime Location - Flatiron District in Manhattan
Full-time Schedule consisting of a 35-hour work week.
Comprehensive Health Package including medical, dental & vision coverage with no employee contribution to the premium.
Pension Benefit that includes monthly employer contributions.
Retirement Benefit that includes 4% 401K employer contributions.
Professional Coverage/Reimbursement includes Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement, malpractice coverage, and uniform allowance.
Paid Time Off including vacation, personal, CE & sick days.
Federal Paid Holidays – Up to 11 days off with pay.
And more...
Summary:
Under the supervision of the Dental Hygiene Supervisor, primary function is to provide high quality hygiene services to Dental Center patients. Additional functions will include and not be limited to: administrative tasks related to patient care including data entry into Electronic Dental Record. Hygienist is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Dental Center and the Funds.
Responsibilities:
Performs basic hygiene procedures including: prophylaxis, debridement, polishing, oral hygiene instructions, nutritional counseling, topical fluoride and sealant application
Performs advanced therapeutic procedures including scaling and root planning, periodontal maintenance prophylaxis
Administers local anesthetics for hygiene procedures as directed by a dentist
Proficient in the use of piezo-electric devices and intra-oral cameras
Assesses home care skills and practices of patients and provides guidance and education to support the patients’ home care efforts
Obtains vital signs as needed
Obtains medical history of patients
Proficient in obtaining radiographic surveys including full mouth series, vertical bite-wings, and panographic images using digital equipment as prescribed by a dentist
Completes comprehensive periodontal charting as needed
Prepare treatment rooms for hygiene services as needed following accepted infection control standards as needed
Collaborates with dentist for the purpose of formulating periodontal treatment plans for patients
Appropriate and accurate communication and notations in Electronic Dental Record for all patient encounters using departmental standards and protocols
Communicates with all team members involved in patient’s care, including clerical staff, Dental Assistants, Hygienists, Dentists and supervisors where appropriate to enhance patient care
Participate in any/all of the Dental Center improvements geared towards operational excellence
All other duties assigned by Dental Center Management
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements: Detail oriented, ability to prioritize workload, good communication, and interpersonal skills, team player, outstanding work ethic and employment record (including attendance and punctuality), computer skills, ability to type 40 wpm
Language Skills: Speak, read, write, and understand English
Reasoning Ability: High
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: NY State Dental Hygienist License; NY State Dental Hygiene restricted local anesthesia certificate;
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Under 1/3 of the time: Standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, couching, or crawling
½ to 2./3 of time: Sitting, reaching with hands and arms
Over 2/3 of time: Talking or hearing
100% of the time: Using hands
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
1/3 to 2/3 of time: Work near moving or mechanical parts, moderate noise.
About Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds
32BJ Benefit Funds serve working people and their families with benefits that support their health, security, and future. The team is dedicated to making a positive impact each day.
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