Dental Hygienist

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to a patient population that reflects our community
• Provide direct patient care including dental prophylaxis, examinations, topical fluoride applications, dental sealants, as well as scaling and root planning
• Provide patient education related to oral hygiene and dental health
• Perform radiology testing as required including panoramics and bitewings

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program
• Must possess a current NYS Professional Dental Hygiene license and CPR certification

Qualifications

• Kindness: treat each person with respect and compassion, valuing each person’s story
• Resiliency: see opportunities to innovate and find solutions when challenges arise
• Teamwork: open to others’ unique perspectives, and will collaborate to meet shared goals
• Fairness: 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

Skills

• Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 annual salary (based on a full-time, 40 hour work week)
• Tuition Reimbursement Potential: $50,000 (requires application and is not guaranteed)
• Benefits: 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

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

Schedule

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

Neighborhood

We are the largest and longest serving Federally Qualified Health Center in Western New York, providing 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 are committed to making Western New York a place where all enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing. Neighborhood Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.