Dental Hygienist - Full Time

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:Monday - Friday Days101 Union Ave.Syracuse, New YorkPOSITION SUMMARY:Collaboratively provides a wide variety of closely coordinated, interdependent, patient-centered oral health care services, dental hygiene, chairside assisting, clerical duties, and accommodative services with the clinical coordinator, dentists and other pursuant to objectives, policies and protocols of St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center and Primary Care Center. May assume unit management responsibilities of the clinical coordinator as assigned.EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene.Licensed with current registration to practice in New York State.Minimum of one year experience as a hygienist in a general dental practice or health care agency is preferred.Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Good communication skills. Excellent technical skills. Must be able to make independent and interdependent decisions. Must be able to handle emergency situations. Good time management skills.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:Office/Clinical setting. Exposure class I.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Medium work: requires standing, walking, sitting, and lifting.WORK CONTACT GROUP:All services, staff, physicians, patients, visitors, vendors, contractors, and various regulatory and professional agency staff.SUPERVISED BY:Dental CoordinatorSUPERVISES:Dental AssistantsMission Statement:·We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.Vision:·To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.Core Values:·In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.Pay Range: $27.50 - $39.40Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran