Dental Hygienist Job at Ardent Health, Montclair, NJ

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  • Ardent Health
  • Montclair, NJ

Job Description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Dental Services, Dental Hygienist in Montclair ,  NJ .

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financi al well-being.
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
  • Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

  • Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
Responsibilities

  • The Dental Hygienist performs dental hygiene services for adult and pediatric patients, oversees the dental software management for the dental clinic, and the dental recall system.
  • Provide clinical dental hygiene services for adult, pediatric, and special needs patients, including patient education (oral hygiene instruction, nutrition counseling, and patient/parent guidance), periodontal screenings, radiographs, prophylaxis, scaling and root planing as indicated, and sealants as treatment planned.

  • Deliver dental hygiene care to developmentally disabled adult and pediatric patients, including appropriate patient management techniques.

  • Generate monthly recall lists and assist with scheduling patients as needed to support departmental work-flow.

  • Utilize Dentrix software for dental services and assist with updates and daily functionality as needed.

  • Support the onboarding of new staff and residents in thDentrixf Dentrix software.

  • Maintain and restock oral hygiene patient education materials.

  • Assist with ordering and maintaining dental hygiene instruments and supplies.

  • Support the maintenance of radiographs and radiographic equipment.

  • Provide guidance and share knowledge with residents regarding dental hygiene services when needed.

  • Participate in community outreach activities and programs with community partners.

  • Record meeting notes for monthly staff and departmental meetings.

  • Assist residents and front office staff as needed.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned; responsibilities may evolve over time.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree in dental Hygiene.

  • Current Dental Hygiene license.

  • Dental Anesthesia certificate.

  • 5 years’ experience in clinical dental hygiene.

  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

  • Familiarity with dental software programs.

  • Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and work as part of a team.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills required

Preferred Job Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in dental Hygiene.

Rate of pay is  determined based on experience and  education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.

Job Tags

Full time, Day shift

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