{"code":"01053","codeVariants":["01053","1053"],"title":"DENTAL HYGIENIST","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"S","class_of_service":"N","work_week":"40","state_class_code":"18","local_class_code":null,"salary_range":"H19","note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>DENTAL HYGIENIST</b> \n\n<b>DEFINITION</b>\n\nUnder the direction of a dentist in the Department of Human \nServices, removes deposits and stains from supra and infra \ngingival portions of teeth, polishes teeth and applies anticariogenic \nmaterials on all clients, including those with special needs; performs \ndental hygiene functions; assists in the clinical and administrative \nfunctions of the dental program; does related work as required.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> The examples of work for this title are for illustrative \npurposes only. A particular position using this title may not \nperform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, \nall duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\nExamines and scales supra and infra gingival tooth deposits, \nremoves stains, polishes teeth.\n\nApplies anticariogenic materials.\n\nMonitors the physical status of clients through vital signs and \ntakes appropriate action when indicated.\n\nEstablishes appointments in coordination with hospital schedules.\n\nGreets clients and prepares them for examination.\n\nExposes, processes, and mounts dental x-rays; prepares and \nmaintains x-ray processing equipment and solutions.\n\nCharts all oral pathology and updates dental records.\n\nPresents dental treatment plans as developed by the dentist.\n\nSets up instruments and equipment for procedures to be done \nby the dentist; assists the dentist with procedures and prepares \nmaterials for the dentist's use.\n\nGives chair-side and waiting room dental care, gives post-operative \ninstructions, dismisses clients, and works through postoperative \ndental care with patients and other personnel.\n\nBreaks down the instruments and equipment set-ups; sterilizes \ninstruments and supplies.\n\nPerforms dental laboratory procedures.\n\nAnswers the telephone, takes and relays messages, and \nprepares routine correspondence; orders, receives, inventories, \nand stores supplies and equipment.\n\nMaintains and cleans dental equipment; keeps area neat and \norderly.\n\nTeaches and assists other health specialists and direct-care \npersonnel in the training and accomplishment of oral health \nwhere clients reside.\n\nTreats clients with special needs; monitors their medical/oral \nstatus; informs dentist of any/all medications used by client; \nmonitors their general physical status, and takes emergency \naction as necessary.\n\nProvides nutritional information related to oral health.\n\nExplains oral health techniques.\n\nApplies the basic principles of oral pathology, bacteriology, \ndental anatomy, and nutrition.\n\nApplies topical anesthesia.\nMaintains oral hygiene devices and supplies.\n\nMaintains liaison with the dental treatment facility and staff \nas well as other personnel.\n\nMaintains records regarding oral hygiene.\n\nWill be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic \nand/or manual recording and information systems used by \nthe agency, office, or related units.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS:</b>\n\n<b>EXPERIENCE:</b>\n\nThree (3) years of experience as a dental hygienist.\n\n<b>LICENSE:</b>\n\nApplicants must possess a valid license as a Dental Hygienist\n issued by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry.\n\nAppointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid \nin New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than \nemployee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties \nof the position.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\nKnowledge of dental hygiene methods and practices.\n\nKnowledge of the methods used to sterilize instruments and \nsupplies.\n\nKnowledge of dental terminology.\n\nKnowledge of the methods used to take, process, and mount \ndental x-rays.\n\nAbility to monitor the vital signs of clients and recognize the need \nfor emergent measures.\n\nAbility to clean and polish supra and infra gingival portions of \nteeth and to apply anticariogenic materials.\n\nAbility to provide assistance to a dentist working with patients.\n\nAbility to provide instructions to clients and others in a clear and \nunderstandable manner, and to teach and illustrate the habits \nessential of dental health.\n\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships \nwith clients and staff.\n\nAbility to maintain and replenish dental office supplies and \nequipment.\n\nAbility to prepare and maintain essential reports and records.\n\nAbility to work with special needs clients.\n\nAbility to monitor the client's dental status and maintain \nappropriate records.\n\nAbility to provide nutritional information related to oral health \nto clients and staff.\n\nAbility to apply knowledge of oral pathology, bacteriology, \ndental anatomy, and nutrition.\n\nAbility to apply topical anesthesia.\n\nAbility to maintain oral hygiene devices and supplies.\n\nAbility to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the \nagency, office, or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in \nEnglish sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. \nAmerican Sign Language or Braille may also be considered \nas acceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long \nas they can perform essential functions of the job with or without \nreasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be \nmade because it would cause the employer undue hardship, \nsuch persons may not be eligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01053SN4018N/AH19-<br />This job specification is for <b>state</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 8/25/2012","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under the direction of a dentist in the Department of Human \nServices, removes deposits and stains from supra and infra \ngingival portions of teeth, polishes teeth and applies anticariogenic \nmaterials on all clients, including those with special needs; performs \ndental hygiene functions; assists in the clinical and administrative \nfunctions of the dental program; does related work as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative \npurposes only. A particular position using this title may not \nperform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, \nall duties performed on the job may not be listed.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Examines and scales supra and infra gingival tooth deposits, \nremoves stains, polishes teeth.\n\nApplies anticariogenic materials.\n\nMonitors the physical status of clients through vital signs and \ntakes appropriate action when indicated.\n\nEstablishes appointments in coordination with hospital schedules.\n\nGreets clients and prepares them for examination.\n\nExposes, processes, and mounts dental x-rays; prepares and \nmaintains x-ray processing equipment and solutions.\n\nCharts all oral pathology and updates dental records.\n\nPresents dental treatment plans as developed by the dentist.\n\nSets up instruments and equipment for procedures to be done \nby the dentist; assists the dentist with procedures and prepares \nmaterials for the dentist's use.\n\nGives chair-side and waiting room dental care, gives post-operative \ninstructions, dismisses clients, and works through postoperative \ndental care with patients and other personnel.\n\nBreaks down the instruments and equipment set-ups; sterilizes \ninstruments and supplies.\n\nPerforms dental laboratory procedures.\n\nAnswers the telephone, takes and relays messages, and \nprepares routine correspondence; orders, receives, inventories, \nand stores supplies and equipment.\n\nMaintains and cleans dental equipment; keeps area neat and \norderly.\n\nTeaches and assists other health specialists and direct-care \npersonnel in the training and accomplishment of oral health \nwhere clients reside.\n\nTreats clients with special needs; monitors their medical/oral \nstatus; informs dentist of any/all medications used by client; \nmonitors their general physical status, and takes emergency \naction as necessary.\n\nProvides nutritional information related to oral health.\n\nExplains oral health techniques.\n\nApplies the basic principles of oral pathology, bacteriology, \ndental anatomy, and nutrition.\n\nApplies topical anesthesia.\nMaintains oral hygiene devices and supplies.\n\nMaintains liaison with the dental treatment facility and staff \nas well as other personnel.\n\nMaintains records regarding oral hygiene.\n\nWill be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic \nand/or manual recording and information systems used by \nthe agency, office, or related units.","EXPERIENCE":"Three (3) years of experience as a dental hygienist.","LICENSE":"Applicants must possess a valid license as a Dental Hygienist\n issued by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry.\n\nAppointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid \nin New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than \nemployee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties \nof the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of dental hygiene methods and practices.\n\nKnowledge of the methods used to sterilize instruments and \nsupplies.\n\nKnowledge of dental terminology.\n\nKnowledge of the methods used to take, process, and mount \ndental x-rays.\n\nAbility to monitor the vital signs of clients and recognize the need \nfor emergent measures.\n\nAbility to clean and polish supra and infra gingival portions of \nteeth and to apply anticariogenic materials.\n\nAbility to provide assistance to a dentist working with patients.\n\nAbility to provide instructions to clients and others in a clear and \nunderstandable manner, and to teach and illustrate the habits \nessential of dental health.\n\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships \nwith clients and staff.\n\nAbility to maintain and replenish dental office supplies and \nequipment.\n\nAbility to prepare and maintain essential reports and records.\n\nAbility to work with special needs clients.\n\nAbility to monitor the client's dental status and maintain \nappropriate records.\n\nAbility to provide nutritional information related to oral health \nto clients and staff.\n\nAbility to apply knowledge of oral pathology, bacteriology, \ndental anatomy, and nutrition.\n\nAbility to apply topical anesthesia.\n\nAbility to maintain oral hygiene devices and supplies.\n\nAbility to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the \nagency, office, or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in \nEnglish sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. \nAmerican Sign Language or Braille may also be considered \nas acceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long \nas they can perform essential functions of the job with or without \nreasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be \nmade because it would cause the employer undue hardship, \nsuch persons may not be eligible."},"searchable_text":"DENTAL HYGIENIST DEFINITION Under the direction of a dentist in the Department of Human Services, removes deposits and stains from supra and infra gingival portions of teeth, polishes teeth and applies anticariogenic materials on all clients, including those with special needs; performs dental hygiene functions; assists in the clinical and administrative functions of the dental program; does related work as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Examines and scales supra and infra gingival tooth deposits, removes stains, polishes teeth. Applies anticariogenic materials. Monitors the physical status of clients through vital signs and takes appropriate action when indicated. Establishes appointments in coordination with hospital schedules. Greets clients and prepares them for examination. Exposes, processes, and mounts dental x-rays; prepares and maintains x-ray processing equipment and solutions. Charts all oral pathology and updates dental records. Presents dental treatment plans as developed by the dentist. Sets up instruments and equipment for procedures to be done by the dentist; assists the dentist with procedures and prepares materials for the dentist's use. Gives chair-side and waiting room dental care, gives post-operative instructions, dismisses clients, and works through postoperative dental care with patients and other personnel. Breaks down the instruments and equipment set-ups; sterilizes instruments and supplies. Performs dental laboratory procedures. Answers the telephone, takes and relays messages, and prepares routine correspondence; orders, receives, inventories, and stores supplies and equipment. Maintains and cleans dental equipment; keeps area neat and orderly. Teaches and assists other health specialists and direct-care personnel in the training and accomplishment of oral health where clients reside. Treats clients with special needs; monitors their medical/oral status; informs dentist of any/all medications used by client; monitors their general physical status, and takes emergency action as necessary. Provides nutritional information related to oral health. Explains oral health techniques. Applies the basic principles of oral pathology, bacteriology, dental anatomy, and nutrition. Applies topical anesthesia. Maintains oral hygiene devices and supplies. Maintains liaison with the dental treatment facility and staff as well as other personnel. Maintains records regarding oral hygiene. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience as a dental hygienist. LICENSE: Applicants must possess a valid license as a Dental Hygienist issued by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of dental hygiene methods and practices. Knowledge of the methods used to sterilize instruments and supplies. Knowledge of dental terminology. Knowledge of the methods used to take, process, and mount dental x-rays. Ability to monitor the vital signs of clients and recognize the need for emergent measures. Ability to clean and polish supra and infra gingival portions of teeth and to apply anticariogenic materials. Ability to provide assistance to a dentist working with patients. Ability to provide instructions to clients and others in a clear and understandable manner, and to teach and illustrate the habits essential of dental health. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and staff. Ability to maintain and replenish dental office supplies and equipment. Ability to prepare and maintain essential reports and records. Ability to work with special needs clients. Ability to monitor the client's dental status and maintain appropriate records. Ability to provide nutritional information related to oral health to clients and staff. Ability to apply knowledge of oral pathology, bacteriology, dental anatomy, and nutrition. Ability to apply topical anesthesia. Ability to maintain oral hygiene devices and supplies. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01053 S N 40 18 N/A H19 - This job specification is for state government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 8/25/2012","snippet":"DENTAL HYGIENIST DEFINITION Under the direction of a dentist in the Department of Human Services, removes deposits and stains from supra and infra gingival portions of teeth, polishes teeth and applie...","salary_meta":{"range_number":19,"min_salary":58817.71,"max_salary":85742.03,"increment":2692.43,"schedule_year":2025},"education_level":"associate","experience_years":3,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"2012-08-25","erg_prefix":"H","erg_schedule":"H","range_number":19,"erg_name":"Health Care and Rehabilitation Services Unit","erg_union":"AFSCME","familyId":null,"familyName":null,"level":null,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}