Dental Hygienist

Position: Dental Hygienist

Location: New York

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Flexible weekday hours with occasional Sundays

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to provide preventive dental care, oral health education, and periodontal treatments. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality patient care while promoting positive patient experiences in a collaborative dental environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine dental cleanings, scaling, root planing, and fluoride treatments.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and preventive dental care.
• Obtain and update patient medical histories.
• Conduct preliminary oral examinations and document periodontal conditions, gum recession, attachment loss, caries, lesions, restorations, and missing teeth.
• Record all treatments, patient education, and clinical findings accurately in dental records.
• Maintain clean, organized dental operatories and follow infection control protocols.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.
• Participate in dental peer reviews and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with dentists and the dental team to support comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• Active New York State Dental Hygienist license and registration.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office preferred.

Work Schedule

• Monday–Thursday: Flexible hours between 8:00 AM–7:00 PM.
• Friday: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM.
• 1–2 Sundays per month: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with an additional weekday off.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance