Dental Hygienist

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clock July 20th, 2025

Job Title: Dental Hygienist

Department: Dental

Location: Dental Group - Penfield

Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Schedule: Monday - Friday | Days

SUMMARY:

Provides comprehensive dental prophylaxis care, necessary radiographs, and dental education to patients of the Rochester Regional Health Dental Group. Works efficiently with leadership that may include all or some of the following: Chair of Dentistry, Director of Dentistry, General Practice Residency Director, Staff Dentists and Practice Manager in evaluation and development of our dental services. Provides high quality and efficient dental services. Patients include: children, adults, seniors, special needs, nursing home residents, hospital in-patients, and group home residents from various economic and social backgrounds

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Cleans and sterilizes all dental instruments following proper procedures as outlined in the Dental Policy and Procedure Manual.

  • Works well with the Hospital Sterilization department in maintaining the flow of instruments between departments.

  • Review and confirm patients medical history and note changes in medical record and review with the staff dentist supervising the patients care

  • Maintains operatory equipment to run efficiently and smoothly by cleaning, oiling, and general maintenance of equipment.

  • Follows the manufacturers recommendations in maintaining hand pieces, chairs, suction equipment, and radiographic equipment and documents per department standards.

  • Demonstrates continued professional competence through continuing educational programs, journals, and educational experiences.

  • Provides complete dental oral prophylaxis removing calcareous deposits, accretions and stains, including scaling and root planning of exposed root surfaces, polishing teeth including existing restorations. This may include: applying topical agents, topical fluoride applications and topical anesthetic applications, and pit and fissure sealants.

  • Provides written documentation of all services rendered, treatment necessary, in the patients record/chart including the next appointment plan of care. Charting caries and periodontal conditions as an aid to diagnosis by the dentist.

  • Provides clear written directions in communicating treatment provided (charge-entry); next appointment to be scheduled (number of units and treatment to be scheduled); and treatment pre-determinations to the practice coordinator/billing access associate as directed by the Dentist.

  • Assist the Department Chief and GPR Director with the continuing review of general practice residents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A.A.S. Degree from an approved Dental Hygiene Program.

  • Current License or Permit to practice Dental Hygiene in NYS.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least one (1) year experience in a dental office or clinic setting preferred

  • Must have Keyboarding skills and be familiar with the Windows environment

  • Ability to anticipate needs and multitask with excellent customer service

  • Exceptional attention to detail and cleanliness

EDUCATION:

AS: Dental Hygiene (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

DH - Licensed Dental Hygienist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$33.00 - $43.00

CITY:

Penfield

POSTAL CODE:

14525

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employees Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

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