Possession of a license and current registration to practice dental hygiene in New York State.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Duties Description Performs dental services under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

• Takes medical history and charts dental caries.
• Places and exposes diagnostic dental X-ray films.
• Removes deposits, growths, and stains from the exposed surfaces of the teeth and applies topical agents for
dental treatment.
• Removes cement, places or removes rubber dam, removes sutures, and places matrix band.
• Performs topical medication, fluoride, and anesthetic applications.
• Polishes teeth, including existing restorations.
• Takes impressions for study casts.
• Places and removes temporary restorations.
• Teaches proper hygiene techniques for teeth and gums and develops individual at-home oral hygiene
programs.
• May perform all services properly performed by a Dental Assistant
• Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:
Have a New York State certificate to administer and monitor local infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone 845-786-4734

Fax 845-786-4783

Email Address human.resources@helenhayeshosp.org

Address

Street 51-55 Rte. 9W

City West Haverstraw

State NY

Zip Code 10993