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Job Description About Company: Long Island Select Healthcare Inc. (LISH) is a comprehensive network of community health centers. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides Article 16 and 28 clinic services at 8 locations across Suffolk County, New York. We are a multi-specialty healthcare provider caring for our community through Primary and Specialty Medical Care, Dental, Behavioral Health, Audiology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology. We currently provide care to over 7,000 patients and have an annual operating revenue of $22m. LISH is a forward-thinking, community-oriented organization! We are a certified NYS Patient-Centered Medical Home, with a mission to make a difference in our community. Our unique offerings include a robust Chronic Care Management program, Telemedicine & Virtual Care services and integrated Primary & Behavioral Healthcare. About the Role: As a Dental Hygienist at Long Island Select Healthcare Inc., you will play a crucial role in promoting oral health and providing exceptional patient care. Your primary responsibility will be to perform thorough dental cleanings, ensuring that patients maintain optimal oral hygiene. You will also educate patients on proper dental care techniques and the importance of regular dental visits. Additionally, you will assist in the application of preventive treatments, such as fluoride and sealants, to help protect patients' teeth. Ultimately, your efforts will contribute to the overall health and well-being of our patients, fostering a positive dental experience. Minimum Qualifications: • Valid dental hygiene license in the state of New York., • Experience working with pediatric patients. 1. Cleaning and polishing of teeth, 2. Instructing patients, oral hygiene habits, 3. Works chair side with dentist as needed during examination and treatments, 4. Performs X-rays, 5. Sets-up and cleans-up exam room for treatments as directed by dentist, 6. Disinfect and sterilize reusable medical instruments, 7. Makes molds for crowns and dental prosthetics, 8. Removes sutures, 9. Polishes fillings and other metal restorations, 10. Takes and records medical history and medication lists, 11. Documents treatment and patient secondary diagnosis, 12. Schedules dental appointments in practice management system, 13. Reviews service referrals, as needed, 14. Periodically reviews medical charts, 15. Means and ability to travel between clinics. Skills: Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word), as well as Practice Management and Electronic Medical Record software – eClinicalWorks a plus). Other Skills and Abilities Ability to work as part of a health care team; ability to embrace role in the customer service equation; ability to multitask to also handle some of the functions of the Dental Assistant during absence/peak patient flow periods. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Bloodbourne Pathogens Classification II 4-day/week, 10-hour shift preferred. Part-time position available.