Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 14 weeks
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 37.5 hours per week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $1,500 – $2,000/week
Traveler: $2,100 – $2,400/week
Position Overview
We are seeking a qualified Dental Hygienist to provide preventive dental care, perform oral hygiene procedures, and educate patients on maintaining optimal oral health.
Required Qualifications
Valid Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
Valid NYSED certificate authorizing the administration and monitoring of local infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia.
Successful primary source verification of the required professional license.
Knowledge of preventive dentistry, periodontal care, dental hygiene procedures, and infection-control protocols.
Strong patient education, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain accurate clinical records and work effectively with a dental care team.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Dental X-ray certification or relevant radiography credentials.
Responsibilities
Remove plaque, tartar, calculus deposits, and stains from patients' teeth.
Polish teeth and apply topical agents, dental sealants, and desensitizing agents as appropriate.
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene, preventive dental care, and maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
Review and document medical histories and record vital signs.
Take, position, and expose dental X-rays in accordance with applicable regulations and clinical protocols.
Examine and document dental caries, periodontal conditions, and other oral health findings.
Administer and monitor local infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia within authorized credentials.
Maintain accurate patient charts, treatment records, and clinical documentation.
Follow infection-control, sterilization, and workplace safety procedures.
Collaborate with dentists and other dental professionals to support treatment planning and patient care.
Provide compassionate, professional care while ensuring patient comfort and confidentiality.