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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in conducting patient examinations, performing dental hygiene procedures, and providing patient-centered oral health care. Proficient in documentation and compliance with health center policies while maintaining effective communication and time management skills.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Licensed Dental HygienistPatient ExaminationDental X-RaysOral Health EducationPaperless Documentation
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Hard Skills
ProphylaxisFluoride TreatmentsDental Instrument SterilizationEmergency ResponseMedical History Documentation
Soft Skills
Good Communication SkillsTime ManagementDecision-Making
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed to Practice in New York State
Industry Keywords
Dental HygienePatient-Centered CareHealth Care AgencyContinuing EducationDental Practice
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct initial patient examinations
- Perform prophylaxis, dental x-rays, polishing, and fluoride treatments
- Advise patients on oral health and preventative care
- Document patients' medical history, vitals, and progress notes using paperless documentation
- Decontaminate and sterilize dental instruments
- Decontaminate treatment rooms
- Collaborate with dental residents to provide coordinated, interdependent, patient-centered oral health care
- Follow St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center and primary care center policies and protocols
- Participate in orientation and continuing education
- Report to Dental Managers
Requirements
What you’ll need- Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene
- Licensed with current registration to practice in New York State
- Minimum of one year experience as a hygienist in a general dental practice or health care agency is preferred
- Good communication skills
- Excellent technical skills
- Ability to make independent and interdependent decisions
- Ability to handle emergency situations
- Good time management skills
- Ability to perform medium work, including standing, walking, sitting, and lifting
Benefits
Comp & perks- Continuing education opportunities
- Equal Opportunity Employer