Dental Hygienist, Full - Time flexible

Registered Dental Hygienist

If you believe healthcare is a right, that everyone deserves high quality care so they can enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing, and you value each person's individual story consider joining us at Neighborhood!

We are seeking a registered dental hygienist who is kind, who sees opportunities to innovate and collaborate, and is open to unique perspectives.

As a registered dental hygienist at Neighborhood, you will work in a collaborative team to provide patient-centered care, including care to people who may otherwise not have access. You care about public health and are passionate about working with underserved populations. Provide direct patient care to a patient population that reflects our community

Provides direct patient care including dental prophylaxis, examinations, topical fluoride applications, dental sealants, as well as scaling and root planning

Provides patient education related to oral hygiene and dental health

Performs radiology testing as required including panoramics and bitewings

You will be primarily based at our Blasdell location, 4233 Lake Ave in Blasdell and will travel to other Neighborhood locations in Western New York as needed.

These are from an anonymous survey of Neighborhood employees for the Buffalo Business First Best Places to Work competition. We are a group of flexible and kind individuals who are open to each other's ideas, and see opportunities to innovate and find solutions when challenges arise.

Education and Skills:

Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.

Must possess a current NYS Professional Dental Hygiene license and CPR certification.

Healthcare is a right. You listen and advocate for patients and the community.

Strong interest in public health

Experience in community center or urban sites preferred

Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Compensation: $70,000 -$80,000 annual salary (based on a full-time, 40 hour work week)

Tuition Reimbursement Potential: Our FQHC status provides a unique opportunity for tuition reimbursement for dentists, $50,000. A two-year commitment to serve at a FQHC is required. This tuition reimbursement program requires application and is not guaranteed.

Benefits: You'll have options for medical, dental, life, and supplemental insurance. We also offer a 403b match, health savings accounts with employer contribution, wellbeing programs, continuing education opportunities, generous paid time off, holidays.

Neighborhood Health Center is the largest and longest serving Federally Qualified Health Center in Western New York, and is the highest ranked health center for quality in the region. We provide primary and integrated healthcare services all under one roof, regardless of a person's ability to pay. Services include internal/family medicine, pediatrics, OB-GYN, dentistry, podiatry, psychiatry, vision care, nutrition and behavioral health counseling, and pharmacy services. We're working toward a Western New York where all enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing.

Neighborhood Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Neighborhood Health Center