Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist (RDH) Now Hiring at Carmel Dental Associates! Practice: Carmel Dental Associates Location: Carmel, NY Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday & Tuesday 10:00 AM–7:00 PM | Wednesday Closed | Thursday & Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM About Our Practice Carmel Dental Associates has proudly served the Carmel, NY community since 1988! Led by Dr. George Parlitsis, DDS, we're passionate about delivering top-quality, state-of-the-art dental care in a warm, welcoming environment — and our patients notice. With 1,263 five-star reviews and a 99.8% patient referral rate, our reputation is built on genuinely great care and an even better team. Position Summary We're on the hunt for a licensed, compassionate Dental Hygienist ready to make a real difference in our patients' lives! You'll provide top-notch preventive dental care, educate patients on oral health, and work side-by-side with Dr. Parlitsis to deliver outstanding clinical care. If you're patient-focused, detail-oriented, and passionate about oral health, we want to meet you. Why You'll Love It Here Full-time stability with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule — no weekends! Join an established, community-trusted practice with decades of history Work alongside a friendly, supportive, and collaborative team Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties Perform dental cleanings, including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing Conduct periodontal assessments and charting Take and interpret dental radiographs (X-rays) in compliance with regulations Administer preventive treatments such as fluoride and sealants Identify signs of oral disease and communicate findings to the dentist Patient Education Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and preventive care Discuss treatment plans and reinforce the dentist’s recommendations Provide post-treatment care instructions Clinical Support & Compliance Maintain accurate and thorough patient records Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control protocols Sterilize and maintain instruments and operatory cleanliness Collaborate with the dental team to ensure efficient patient flow Qualifications Required Valid Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in the state of New York Current CPR/BLS certification Ability to administer local anesthesia (as permitted under New York state law) Preferred Previous experience in a dental or clinical setting Familiarity with Dentrix or similar dental practice management software Experience with periodontal therapy and patient education programs Skills & Competencies Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong attention to detail and clinical precision Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care Ability to work independently and as part of a team Time management and organizational skills Work Environment & Schedule Dental office clinical setting Full-time position (Monday & Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday & Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Prolonged standing and use of fine motor skills required Compensation & Benefits $57.00 to $60.00 an hour depending on experience Health insurance, dental benefits, retirement plan, PTO, sick pay Supportive and collaborative work environment Ready to Join Our Team? We can't wait to meet you — apply today! Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401k, PTO Compensation: $57-$60/houraa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a