Dental Hygienist

Closing date: February 05, 2025

Job Code: 29-1292 Salary: $27.84 - $43.13

Status: Full-time, Permanent, Non-Exempt Department: HS - Dental

Location: Health Services Facilities Reports To: Supervising Dentist

Telecommute: No Fleet: No

Summary: The Dental Hygienist will provide high-quality dental care to patients of all ages under the direction of the Supervising Dentist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Removing calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from the exposed surfaces of the teeth, which begin at the epithelial attachment.
The use of sonic, ultrasonic, and piezoelectric devices for the removal of supra or sub-gingival calculus, which includes scaling and root planning.
Applying topical agents indicated for a complete dental prophylaxis.
Placing and removing temporary restorations and placing dental sealants.
Placing and exposing X-ray films.
Performing topical fluoride applications, desensitizing agents, and topical anesthetic applications.
Taking medical history and reviewing patient’s medical and dental history, and consulting with the attending dentist for any medically compromised patients prior to treatment.
Taking blood glucose and blood pressure readings when appropriate.
Oral Cancer screening, head and neck examinations including all soft and hard tissues.
Performing oral health education, dietary counseling, and the implementation of treatment plans for plaque control based on individual needs.
Planning, maintaining, and implementing a recall system with the aid of the dental receptionist.
Responsible for maintaining and ordering hygiene materials as needed (i.e., toothbrushes, toothpaste, fluoride, etc.) with prior approval of the Dental Program Manager.
To assist the dental program at health fairs, career days, and other presentations in the community.
To assist with preschool programs for the annual dental screenings and quarterly application of fluoride.
To coordinate school-based sealant program.
Maintaining the equipment on a daily and weekly basis for proper function.
Properly disinfecting, bagging, dating, and sterilizing the dental instruments.
Will adhere to universal precautions at all times.
Will maintain all requirements for New York State Dental Hygiene Licensure (C.E. requirements, BLS certification…).
Abide by the St Regis Mohawk Health Services Department policies.
Perform other duties as assigned within the parameters of your certification and licensure.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information and interaction with people within Health Services, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Completion of a CODA-accredited dental hygienist program.; AND
Current unrestricted NYS Dental Hygienist License;
Four years of work experience is preferred but not required

Other Skills and Abilities: Strong oral and written communication skills are required; knowledge of the Mohawk Language and traditions is preferred. Flexibility in work schedule as variations may occur and Saturday rotations will be expected.

Reasoning Ability: The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience so others will understand. The ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited information exists.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status, or any other non-job-related factor.

The successful candidate must pass a test for illegal substances and a background check prior to employment.

Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, and supporting documents (certificates, degrees, licenses). Applicants that are eligible for native preference must include Tribal Identification Card, Status Card or letter to be eligible for Native Preference. All submissions can be emailed to human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or by mail to Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655. Due to our network security, we are unable to open hyperlinks. Applicants will need to attach their documents as a PDF or WORD files if emailing. Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY

DRUG TESTING POLICY

All positions require the successful candidate to pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes. Depending on the position there maybe multiple background checks.

INTERVIEW

Testing in the applicable skills may be required as part of the interview process.

EMPLOYEE COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Effective July 3, 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe no longer requires the COVID-19 Vaccination for any positions within the organization, to include Health Services.