Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Jamaica Hospital Medical Center-one of America's 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades-is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State's only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center. With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care. As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare. Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all. DENTAL HYGIENIST - HOLLIS AVENUE DTC, Full-Time | Queens, NY | Immediate Consideration Salary: $35.42/hr. + full 1199 Union benefits Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a proud member of the MediSys Health Network, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our Hollis Avenue DTC team. Deliver high-quality oral care while educating and supporting patients across all age groups in a modern, community-focused clinic. Why Join Us: Serve a diverse Queens community in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Work with a skilled dental team in a modern, fully equipped outpatient clinic. Enjoy competitive pay, full 1199 Union benefits, and professional growth opportunities. Make a meaningful impact on patients' oral health and overall well-being. Key Responsibilities: Perform teeth cleaning, scaling, polishing, and preventive treatments (fluoride, sealants). Conduct oral health assessments, screen for dental disease and oral cancer, and report findings to dentists. Take and develop digital dental X-rays; assist dentists during procedures. Educate patients on oral hygiene, diet, and disease prevention. Document all treatments and assessments accurately in patient records/EMR. Follow strict infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA protocols. Support efficient clinic workflow and patient management. Tagged as: hygienist Requirements Core Requirements & Experience: Licensed New York State Dental Hygienist. Completion of an accredited dental hygiene program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree). Strong clinical skills, including periodontal assessment, scaling, and preventive care. Experience with digital radiography and dental EMR/software systems (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or similar). Knowledge of infection control, sterilization procedures, and OSHA standards. Experience working with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, including those with dental anxiety or special needs. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with dentists and clinical staff. Commitment to patient-centered care, continuing education, and professional growth.
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Dental Hygienist - Hollis Avenue DTC,