Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Bella Vista Community Health Center

Job Details Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Bella Vista Community Health Center Bronx,NY Posted:9/17/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 4586 Job Category: Dental Position Type: Employee (Full Time) Position Summary: Joining our Dental Department, the Dental Hygienist will support quality dental services at our Bella Vista Community Health Center in the Bronx, NY. The Dental Hygienist will clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. The Dental Hygienist will also educate patients and families on oral hygiene, take and develops x-rays, and apply fluoride and sealants. Minimum Qualifications NYS Registered Dental Hygienist. Familiarity with dental terminology and general principles of dentistry. Computer proficiency. Local Anesthesia certification. Excellent communication skills Bilingual English/Spanish is REQUIRED This is a full time role working Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Compensation: Minimum: $84,000 per year Maximum: $94,000 per year contingent upon years of experience. Key Duties Examine gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease. Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums. Apply fluorides, sealants or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay. Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients. Noting and reviewing patient medical history, and looking for indications of oral cancer. About Urban Health Plan At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do. Benefits Include Fully funded Health Insurance for yourself 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family Dental Insurance $50,000 term life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings (includingannual UHP Contribution) Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!). UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr