Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Join our Talent Pipeline: Dental Hygiene Professionals of Long Island

Affinity Dental Management, a premier dentist-run dental organization, provides comprehensive practice management and administrative support services to practices throughout the northeast United States. Our mission is to empower dental professionals, enhance patient care, and stay at the cutting edge of dental medicine. 

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Dental Hygienist looking for future opportunities to make a significant impact? Although we don't have immediate openings, we are proactively seeking top talent to join our talent pipeline in Long Island for part-time and full-time schedules. As a vital member of our team, you'll be responsible for motivating, educating, and providing excellent treatment to our patients, while also assisting with diagnostic and preventive care. Ready to elevate your career as a Dental Hygienist with a leading dental organization? If you're a dedicated and compassionate professional with a passion for dental healthcare, apply now and make a difference with us! 

Why Join Affinity Dental Management?  

• Competitive hourly pay: $30-50/hour (depending on location & experience) + incentive bonus
• Health benefits package for full-time employees after 30days: medical + vision + dental + 401K + life ins. + disability 
• Paid time off: 3 weeks + 8 holidays 
• Flexible schedule + 1-hr lunches
• Continuing Education (CE) credits 
• Opportunities for growth and potential equity 

Locations:  

• NowDental of Suffolk: 496 Smithtown Bypass, Suite 300, Smithtown, NY 11787
• Concerned Dental of Farmingville: 1025 Portion Road, Suite F, Farmingville, NY 
• Concerned Dental of Port Jefferson, 492 Old Town Road, 1st Floor, Port Jefferson, NY

Hiring for various part-time & full-time shifts : Monday - Saturday

Responsibilities:  

• Welcome and seat patients cheerfully 
• Prepare and set up treatment rooms for hygiene procedures 
• Update patients' health history and provide oral hygiene education 
• Perform scaling, root planning, and fluoride application 
• Identify periodontal and restorative issues; facilitate dentist's treatment recommendations 
• Capture and interpret x-rays 
• Conduct head, neck, and oral cancer exams 
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive measures 
• Schedule appropriate follow-up appointments 
• Maintain a clean and organized dental lab 
• Adhere to safety and OSHA guidelines as well as office standards 

Requirements:  

• Associate degree or higher from an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program 
• NY state license 
• CPR certification 
• 1-year dental experience, preferred 
• Certification in anesthesia, preferred if applicable 

Interview Process:  

• 1 virtual + 1 in-person interview 

Affinity Dental Management is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or other characteristics protected by law. All candidates' employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check, reference check, and employment verification. 

If you’re eager to elevate your career and make a difference in dental healthcare, we invite you to join our talent pipeline today. Apply now to stay connected, and be among the first to hear about future opportunities at NowDental of Suffolk and Concerned Dental Care of Long Island.

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