Dental Hygienist

About the role

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. The top three words employees say describe the work environment are: teamwork, supportive, kind. These are from an anonymous survey of Neighborhood employees for the Buffalo Business First Best Places to Work competition. Neighborhood earned “finalist” distinction in the competition for four consecutive years. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education And Skills

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Must possess a current NYS Professional Dental Hygiene license and CPR certification.
• Kindness: you treat each person with respect and compassion, valuing each person’s story
• Resiliency: you see opportunities to innovate and find solutions when challenges arise
• Teamwork: you are open to others’ unique perspectives, and will collaborate to meet shared goals
• Fairness: Healthcare is a right. You listen and advocate for patients and the community.
• Experience working with underserved populations
• Strong interest in public health
• Experience in community center or urban sites preferred
• Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Options for medical, dental, life, and supplemental insurance
• 403b match
• Health savings accounts with employer contribution
• Wellbeing programs
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Holidays

Pay

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 annual salary (based on a full-time, 40 hour work week). Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.

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.