（Part-time） Dental hygienist job at Hudson Dental Arts - West Coxsackie

Clinical Preventative Care: Perform thorough prophylaxis, including scaling, root planing, restoration polishing, fluoride treatments, and sealant applications.

Diagnostics & Treatment: Take digital radiographs as prescribed, administer local anesthetics (per state regulations), and place subgingival medicaments for periodontal therapy.

Patient Interaction: Communicate professional treatment plans clearly, allay patient anxiety, and counsel patients on proper oral hygiene and the role of nutrition in oral health.

Sterilization & Room Management: Manage treatment room disinfection and sterilization protocols, including packaging instruments and operating sterilization units according to manufacturer guidelines.

Records Management: Accurately chart periodontal health and maintain detailed dental histories in strict compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Office Participation: Engage in daily team huddles and meetings to review schedules and promote a seamless team-oriented workflow.

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance.

401(k) with Employer Match.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.

Employee discounts on services.

Support for continuous professional education.

Days: Monday through Friday.

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Licensure: Current state license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist.

Education: Minimum of 2 years of post-secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program.

Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR Certification.

Core Skills: Proven experience in providing prophylaxis, taking X-rays, and maintaining clinical sterilization procedures.

Communication: Strong verbal and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and colleagues.

Compliance: Thorough understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.

Previous mid-level experience in a fast-paced general dentistry practice.

Advanced proficiency in electronic patient charting and medical scheduling software.

Demonstrated ability to assist in the administration of patient recall systems.