Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

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Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This class of positions encompasses responsible professional work in the field of preventive dental care. There are two levels within this class of positions, and all personnel perform related work.

Dental Hygiene assessment and treatment planning, local anesthesia for pain control.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Health history assessment: patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, Review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.
• Dental hygiene exam and charting of intra-oral and extra-oral conditions, which include periodontal Charting, dental charting, and classifying occlusion.
• Trains and guides Assignment Level I Dental Hygienists.
• Works with dentists and administrators to provide administrative support for functions related to the screening of patients for oral cancer; counsels and educates patients; collects and records oral cancer data.
• Periodontal scaling and root planning.
• May conduct surveys and community outreach activities to identify and address dental disease trends
• Apply tooth-decay preventive agents' fluoride, sealants to the teeth.
• Dental hygiene nutritional and dietary evaluation
• Placement of subgingival prescription drugs for prevention and treatment of periodontal disease
• Expose process and interpret dental x-rays.
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health e.g., toothbrushing, Flossing and nutritional.

Minimum Qualifications

For Appointment to Assignment Level I:
1. A valid license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist, issued by the New York State Department of Education.

For Appointment to Assignment Level II:
1. In addition to meeting the qualification requirement for Assignment Level I described above, must have one year of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Recruitment Unit

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF): The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Please visit the PSLF website for eligibility information: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.