Dental Hygienist Yonkers, NY
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Yonkers, NY - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Location: Yonkers NY
Job Type: Contract (Travel or Local)
Schedule: Per Diem
Position Overview
Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking a skilled and patient-focused Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality preventive dental care and oral health education. This role involves working closely with patients and dental professionals to ensure a safe efficient and comfortable clinical experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform dental cleanings including scaling and root planing
- Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays)
- Assist dentists during oral examinations and procedures
- Review and verify patient medical and dental histories
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in EMR systems
- Prepare and sterilize treatment rooms instruments and equipment
- Follow all infection control safety and compliance protocols
- Deliver excellent patient care and customer service
- Support basic administrative tasks including documentation and data entry
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of an accredited Dental Hygiene program required
- Active New York State Dental Hygienist license required
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical dental hygiene experience preferred
- Proficiency in dental cleaning techniques scaling and radiography
- CPR/BLS certification preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems preferred
- Solid understanding of infection control and dental safety standards
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
