Dental Hygienist

Job overview

The Dental Hygienist role is onsite in Schenectady, NY. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Central Ozarks Medical Center’s dental care services. The hygienist provides preventive and periodontal care, documents oral health findings, and educates patients to support initial and recall examinations. The role also contributes to community health education and dental health promotion activities.

What you'll do

• Conduct oral examinations and patient charting
• perform periodontal probing, scaling, root planing, soft tissue curettage, and periodontal pack placement or removal
• provide oral health instruction and dietary analysis
• conduct blood pressure screenings and update medical histories
• participate in health fairs or classroom education as required
• assist with inventory and ordering dental health promotion items.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental hygienist

dental care

oral examinations

periodontal care

patient charting

oral health education

blood pressure screening

inventory support

schenectady ny

central ozarks medical center

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a current Missouri dental hygiene license and CPR certification or certification during the probationary period; travel to COMC locations may be required.

About the employer

Central Ozarks Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.