Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Location: Brewster, NY
Employment Type: Contract (Travel or Local)
Schedule: Per Diem
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality preventive dental care and oral health education to patients of all ages. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care, safety, and clinical excellence in a fast-paced dental environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform dental cleanings, including scaling and root planing
- Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays)
- Assist dentists during oral examinations and procedures
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care practices
- Review and verify patient medical and dental histories
- Ensure patient comfort and maintain a positive experience
- Adhere to infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in EMR systems
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and treatment areas
- Collaborate effectively with dental and administrative staff
- Support basic administrative tasks, including documentation and data entry as needed
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of an accredited Dental Hygiene program required
- Active New York State Dental Hygienist license required
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical dental hygiene experience preferred
- Proficiency in dental cleaning techniques, scaling, and radiography
- CPR/BLS certification (preferred or required based on facility policy)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical setting
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems preferred
- Knowledge of infection control standards and dental safety protocols
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.