Part time hygienist in single dentist general family practice with a loyal following.

Since I became a Dental Hygienist I have supplemented my income and experience though temping. I have mostly done it as an occasional occurrence , but have also temped as a major part of my income when necessary. When I lived in the Mid-Hudson Valley I temped from Westchester to Hudson. Once I moved to Galway, NY, where we built our forever home, I have temped from East Greenbush to Queensbury. I have gotten some of those positions through temp agencies and others directly. Many offices would ask specifically for me when dealing with a Temp Agency. I also have some offices that use me directly many times a year, often booking me in advance for vacation coverage. At Dr. Dunlap's office in am even in the computer as a provider. For each office I temp at I write up a reference card with all the operation instructions that are unique to that office (paperwork, computer, equipment, etc) so that I can reorient to that office's procedures quickly on my return. The hygienist's room is left clean, stocked and ready for her return. By temping I get to audition for any openings for a hygienist should they arise and be able to slip seamlessly into a permanent position without the fuss and cost of searching for a replacement.

Part time hygienist in fast paced single owner general dentistry office. Strong emphasis on periodontics.

Only hygienist in single dentist family practice. Was instrumental in organizing and updating operatory. Was also responsible for scheduling and was able to decrease no shows by limiting access to the prime time slots to patients that didn't show up for appointments without 24 hour notice. Through forming a trusting relationship with patients, where their understanding of reasons for dental procedures was explained, the practice grew through referrals. Stayed with Dr. Bapat until he retired and still keep in touch.

Part time Dental Hygienist in single dentist office that added various secondary dentists. Due to experience temping I was able to make adjustments to accommodate the various personalities and working styles of the new doctors. The practice was purchased by American Dental Partners in 2000.

Long term temporary dental hygienist in single dentist office. I secured this position filling in for the office's long term hygienist during her recovery from surgery. I had recently moved to the Albany area.

Dental Hygienist for dual general dentistry office. An Orthodontist had an adjoining office which afforded me extensive experience working with patients dealing with the home-care struggles of braces. I remained with the practice until I moved to the Albany area. Both dentists have since retired and I still keep in touch with Dr. Kaplan.

Part time dental hygienist in single doctor practice.