**Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)** **Location: Washington Square Area – New York, NY** **Pay Range: $38.00 – $47.00 / hour** **Duration: 3–6 Months Per Diem(Contract)** **Start Date: Immediate (Upon medical clearance)** **Role Overview** **We are seeking a professional and detail-oriented Registered Dental Hygienist to join the clinical team at a premier dental education and research facility. In this role, you will provide high-quality preventative dental care and support clinical operations within a high-standard academic environment as a per diem contractor. This position is ideal for a candidate who excels in a structured setting and is passionate about delivering compassionate care to a diverse patient population.** **Key Responsibilities** + Clinical Preventative Care: Perform thorough dental cleanings (prophylaxis), root planing, and scaling. + Patient Assessment: Conduct initial clinical screenings, including reviewing medical histories, performing intra-oral/extra-oral exams, and taking vital signs. + Radiography: Capture high-quality diagnostic X-rays (digital and panoramic) as required for treatment planning. + Surgical & Sedation Support: Leverage your background in Oral Surgery and IV Sedation environments to monitor patient recovery post-procedure and provide specialized hygiene care for surgical patients. + Patient Education: Instruct patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care, particularly for those recovering from oral surgery or periodontal procedures. + Documentation: Maintain meticulous electronic health records (EHR) in compliance with institutional and HIPAA standards. + Infection Control: Ensure all clinical areas and instruments meet rigorous sterilization and OSHA safety protocols. **Requirements** + Licensure: Current New York State license to practice Dental Hygiene (RDH). + Certification: Active CPR/BLS certification (required). + Experience: 1+ years of clinical experience preferred. Background in Oral Surgery or working with IV Sedation patients is a significant plus. + Professionalism: Ability to work effectively within an academic setting with students, faculty, and a diverse patient base. + Clearance: Must be able to pass mandated medical clearance and background checks. **Why Join This Team?** + Clinical Excellence: Work at the forefront of dental innovation and preventative education. + Prime Location: Located in the heart of Greenwich Village at Washington Square. + Professional Development: Gain experience in a high-volume, multi-specialty clinical setting that prioritizes evidence-based practice. **Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + Health Savings Account + Health Flexible Spending Account + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance + Business Travel Insurance + 401(k), Plus Match + Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.