Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistJoin a growing, patient-focused team at 1st Advantage Dental - Colonie! We are seeking a friendly, passionate Dental Hygienist who is looking for a supportive environment, outstanding patients, and the opportunity to grow with us as we expand into a brand-new office.What We Offer:Competitive hourly compensationFlexible part-time scheduling optionsSupportive doctor and team environmentModern, patient-centered practiceOpportunity to transition to Full-Time in 2027 when our new office is completedA positive culture where hygienists are valued and supportedChoose the Schedule That Fits Your Life:Option 1Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMThursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMEvery Other Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMOption 2Tuesday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PMThursday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PMEvery Other Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMWhy Join Us?Enjoy the flexibility of a part-time scheduleWork alongside a dedicated and welcoming teamBuild strong relationships with patientsBe part of our exciting growth and future expansionSecure a position with the potential for a full-time opportunity in 2027Interviewing Now!Whether you're looking for consistent part-time hours or a future full-time home, we'd love to connect with you.Apply today and see why 1st Advantage Dental - Colonie is a great place to grow your hygiene career!As a Dental Hygienist, you'll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You'll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills – you'll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients!What You'll GainCompetitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential1st Advantage Dental- Colonie like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. With the support of a practice manager, a highly trained team on site, coupled with a vast network of experts across the nation, you'll be completely connected to all the resources and support of Heartland Dental.Join a 12 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and communityMinimum QualificationsCurrent dental hygienist license in New York and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (where required)Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentationCPR CertificationPreferred Experience0 years of clinical experienceExperience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systemsDesire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental healthClinical needs as required by officePhysical RequirementsAbility to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the positionProlonged periods sitting and standingMust be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at timesAvailability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the yearAs part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.At Heartland Dental, we're committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.