Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Hygienist

Location: Hornell, NY
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (On-Site)

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join a patient-focused general dentistry practice in Hornell, NY. This is an excellent opportunity for a dental hygienist who values preventive care, patient education, and building long-term relationships with patients in a supportive clinical environment.

The practice provides a strong work-life balance with a predictable schedule, no evening or weekend patient appointments, and a team culture focused on delivering gentle, high-quality dental care.

• Patient Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

• Employee Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Lunch Break: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM

• No Monday patient schedule

• No evenings, weekends, or on-call requirements

• Perform routine dental prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance procedures

• Conduct periodontal assessments and oral health screenings

• Review and update patient medical and dental histories

• Provide preventive dental care and patient education

• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices

• Assist with treatment planning and clinical recommendations

• Maintain accurate patient documentation and records

• Follow infection control and safety protocols

• Collaborate with the dental team to create a comfortable and positive patient experience

• Support a prevention-focused approach to long-term oral health

• Current Dental Hygienist license or eligibility for licensure in New York

• Current CPR certification

• Strong clinical knowledge of dental hygiene procedures and preventive care

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to educate and connect with patients of all ages

• Commitment to patient-centered, gentle dental care

Preferred Experience:

• General dentistry experience preferred

• New graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply

• Experience with:

  • Scaling & Root Planing (SRP)

  • Periodontal maintenance

  • Local anesthesia

  • Nitrous oxide certification (preferred but not required)

• Patient ages range from approximately 4 to 104 years old

• Approximately 15-20 patients per day

• Hygienists focus on one patient at a time to provide quality, personalized care

• Complex cases may vary based on periodontal health, medical history, age, and treatment needs

• Compensation: $40-$50 per hour (based on experience)

• 401(k)

• Profit-sharing plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Full dental coverage for employee and immediate family

• Flexible scheduling

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.

Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.