Dental Hygienist
Oak Orchard Health·Village of Albion, New York
Oak Orchard Health·Village of Albion, New York
Provide high-quality dental hygiene services to patients in the health center. Maintain a safe and clean work area while adhering to personnel policies.
Provide high-quality dental hygiene to patients in center.
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
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
Market context
Dental hygienist openings in New York are often tied to steady patient demand in private practices, community clinics, and public health settings. This role is competitive because employers usually look for an accredited Dental Hygiene Program graduate with a current New York State license, CPR/BLS certification, and experience in community or public health care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to any public health experience.
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