What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Ascension?
- Department: Oral Health Department
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday 8:45 am - 5:15 pm, Tuesday - Friday 7:45 am - 4:15 pm
- Hospital: Lourdes Hospital
- Location: Binghamton, NY
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a dentist, perform services that help individuals maintain oral health; prevent oral diseases and provide counsel on preventive measures such as nutrition, oral hygiene, dental health and overall health.
- Perform dental hygiene procedures.
- Perform diagnostic radiographs.
- Obtain alginate impressions for diagnostic and/or intra-oral appliances.
- Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
- Maintain equipment and medical supplies in clean working order.
- Maintain examination areas in a clean, adequately stocked, and organized condition.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Dental Hygienist credentialed from the New York Board of Dentistry obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences
Three years experience preferred. Entry level candidates are also welcome - training provided for the right candidate.
Why Join Our Team
Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY, has been providing compassionate, personalized care to the Southern Tier for over 90 years. Join over 2,250 doctors, nurses and associates and find rewarding career opportunities at any of our 20 sites of care, including our 197-bed hospital, emergency department, ambulatory care sites, regional cancer center, specialty practices and mobile health and dental vans.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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