full-time 16 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
Mockaitis Orthodontics
27 North Road, Highland, NY 12528
50 - 55/hr
About the Practice
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Job Description
FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE seeks NY licensed Registered Dental Hygienist for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday position (8:30 AM to 5:30 PM). This position is available August 3, 2026. Applicants with one year experience are preferred, New Grads are encouraged to apply, be friendly, motivated and have good patient communication skills. Full time employees are eligible for benefits including paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time. Continuing education reimbursement is available annually. Competitive salary is commensurate to experience.
Responsibilities:
- Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
- Conduct patient assessments and screenings to identify oral health conditions
- Take dental x-rays
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized oral care instructions
- Maintain operatory, including stocking supplies and sterilization of instruments
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
Skills:
- Proficiency in dental office systems, such as Softdent preferred
- Strong knowledge of patient assessment techniques and dental terminology
- Understanding of dental anatomy and the ability to interpret x-rays
- Familiarity with vital signs monitoring and dental coding practices
- Excellent communication skills to effectively educate and interact with patients
- Attention to detail for accurate patient documentation
As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a crucial role in promoting oral health and providing quality care to patients. Your expertise in dental hygiene procedures, patient assessment, and dental office systems will contribute to the overall success of our practice. Applications and interviews are on a rolling basis. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for oral health, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position, and look forward to welcoming you to our dental team. Responses to this ad will be checked twice daily. Please look for our response in the messaging tool on this platform.
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
License/Certification:
Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
NY STATE DENTAL HYGIENIST license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities:
- Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
- Conduct patient assessments and screenings to identify oral health conditions
- Take dental x-rays
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized oral care instructions
- Maintain operatory, including stocking supplies and sterilization of instruments
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
Skills:
- Proficiency in dental office systems, such as Softdent preferred
- Strong knowledge of patient assessment techniques and dental terminology
- Understanding of dental anatomy and the ability to interpret x-rays
- Familiarity with vital signs monitoring and dental coding practices
- Excellent communication skills to effectively educate and interact with patients
- Attention to detail for accurate patient documentation
As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a crucial role in promoting oral health and providing quality care to patients. Your expertise in dental hygiene procedures, patient assessment, and dental office systems will contribute to the overall success of our practice. Applications and interviews are on a rolling basis. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for oral health, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position, and look forward to welcoming you to our dental team. Responses to this ad will be checked twice daily. Please look for our response in the messaging tool on this platform.
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
License/Certification:
Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
NY STATE DENTAL HYGIENIST license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Registered Dental Hygienist
• Patient assessment
• CPR Certification
• Communication skills
• Medical records
• Patient assessment
• CPR Certification
• Communication skills
• Medical records
About Mockaitis Orthodontics
The Catholic Dentists Network connects patients with top Catholic dentists who share their faith and values. Their focus on Catholic business values ensures patients receive care from understanding professionals. With a commitment to comfort and quality service, they aim to simplify the process of finding a dentist who respects moral values.