Dental Hygienist - Full-time / Part-time

Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine (CDM) is one of the preeminent dental schools in the country with more than 430 faculty, 410 students and trainees, and 200 staff. CDM is the largest provider of oral health services in northern Manhattan providing more than 140,000 visits annually.

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for providing comprehensive hygiene treatment services to the CDM patient population. Will also assist in the teaching and supervision of dental students during their intake rotations. Minimum Qualifications for Grade

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus three years of related experience. Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant Valid NYS Dental Hygienist Registration Certification

Complete 2 year of post-secondary education for an accredited dental hygiene program

Experience providing prophylaxis and taking x-rays Special Instructions Preferred Qualifications Essential Functions 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

Assist in teaching and supervision of dental students during their intake rotations.

Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)

Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth

Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)

Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;

(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)

Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health

Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)

Performing documentation and office management activities Additional Essential Functions (Limit to 3950 characters.) Check treatment room for cleanliness and make necessary changes

Maintain a supply inventory for hygiene treatment

Review, select and submit orders for patient education materials for the practice

Submit supply orders to business manager once a month or as necessary

Properly discard all disposable items from each visit

Assemble soiled instruments in appropriate cassettes for return to central sterilization area Special Indications

This position works with: Bloodborne pathogens

Contact with patients and/or research subjects