Dental Hygienist

Job Details – Level: Experienced • Job Location: Brewster, NY 10509 • Position Type: Part Time • Education Level: Associates Degree • Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 • Travel Percentage: None • Job Shift: 8:30am - 5pm • Job Category: Health Care

Open Door Family Medical Center provides health care and wellness programs to individuals and families in need throughout Westchester, Putnam, and Ulster Counties. A pioneer Federally Qualified Health Center, Open Door offers more than 300,000 patient visits annually and serves nearly 60,000 patients who might not otherwise have access. Open Door offers integrated services and a holistic approach to building healthier communities. Primary medical care, dental care, integrated behavioral health care, clinical nutrition, wellness programs, and chronic disease management form the foundation of its clinical programs.

Founded as a free clinic in 1972, Open Door’s mission of building healthier communities through accessible, equitable, culturally competent health care has led to expansion. Today, Open Door operates centers in Brewster, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, Ossining, Port Chester, and Sleepy Hollow, in addition to school‑based health centers and a mobile dental van. For more information, visit www.opendoormedical.org.

Provide dental services to patients in accordance with professional standards and practices. Under the supervision of a dentist, dental hygienists give treatment to prevent cavities and gum diseases.

• Utilize appropriate diagnostic equipment to perform examination of teeth and oral structures.
• Formulate treatment plan and discuss case presentation with patient.
• Obtain medical and nursing consultation when necessary to address total needs of patient.
• Present oral hygiene educational programs.
• Participate in quality assurance review.
• Maintain records in accordance with standards of care.
• Maintain a safe environment of care for patients and staff by reporting any unsafe condition, equipment, or activities to the appropriate personnel.
• Participate in multi‑discipline team conferences and mandated service‑training programs.
• Participate in the development and implementation of corrective action plans to address department and operational deficiencies.
• Check and maintain adequate supply and equipment in accordance with department budget and center standards.
• Inform the CDO of any management or operating problems that may affect quality and standards of patient services.
• Demonstrate ability to function in a culturally sensitive manner within the organization’s philosophy and mission.
• Foster good communication between the center and the community by responding promptly to patient telephone requests.
• Attend staff meetings to ascertain the center’s short‑ and long‑range plans, programs, and goals within areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate with the CDO to develop and implement department goals and objectives annually.
• Participate in staff development programs, educational activities, seminars, and training opportunities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with Open Door policies and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain documentation in compliance with JCAHO standards and applicable city, state, and federal laws.
• Participate in health fairs and community outreach activities.
• Interpret health center services and assist patients in making optimum use of the center’s services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from an approved school of dental hygiene.
• Registered dental hygienist in New York State.
• Maintains continuing education credits in accordance with New York State regulations.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a dental hygienist.
• Thorough knowledge and practice of quality dental hygienist practices.

• Frequent contact with patients, employees, and outside agencies.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to a health center environment.
• Requires adherence to Infection Control Standard Precautions.

The work requires standing and walking with bending, and carrying of light items. The position also involves long periods of moving about the work unit, regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, and stretching, with some lifting and repositioning of patients or similar activities.

Open Door offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), generous paid time off, and educational assistance. Employees also receive a competitive salary and annual bonuses based on organizational and individual objectives.

Open Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer.