Dental Hygienist

Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental insurances

401k match

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide direct patient care, educate patients on oral hygiene, and perform preventive procedures. A graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program with NYS registration is required.

One year of general practice experience is preferred; three years in a community healthcare setting is a plus. This position offers competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• New York State dental hygiene registration certificate.
• One year of experience in a general dental practice preferred.
• Three years of experience in a community healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including prophylaxis, exams, fluoride applications, sealants, scaling and root planing as permitted by state law.
• Develop and expose radiographs.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and health.
• Maintain sterile and disinfected operatory and instruments.
• Assist with inventory and clerical duties as needed.
• Work independently with integrity and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Prophylaxis

Examinations

Fluoride applications

Dental sealants

Scaling

Root planing

Oral hygiene education

Education

Accredited dental hygiene program

New York State dental hygiene registration

1 year general dental practice experience

3 years community healthcare setting experience

Tools

Radiographic equipment

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Job Summary

The Dental Hygienist will provide direct patient care, educate patients on oral hygiene and health, and perform various dental procedures at the Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. This role requires a graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program with a New York State dental hygiene registration certificate. One year of experience in a general dental practice setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including prophylaxis, examinations, topical fluoride applications, dental sealants, scaling, root planing, and other patient services as permitted under state law.
• Develop and expose radiographs.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and health.
• Clean and disinfect the dental operatory.
• Clean and sterilize dental instruments.
• Assist with inventory of dental supplies.
• Perform clerical duties such as answering phones and making appointments.
• Work independently with flexibility and personal integrity while effectively working with patients and staff.
• Relate to patients of all ages and life situations in a professional manner.
• Continually refine dental hygiene skills through continuing education courses, literature, etc.
• Participate in and contribute to Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance activities and functions as needed.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• New York State dental hygiene registration certificate.
• One year of experience in a general dental practice setting is preferred.
• Three years of experience in a community healthcare setting is preferred.

Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. offers competitive pay and benefits for full and part-time staff, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, 401k match, Tuition Assistance, and Paid Time Off. Eligibility for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.

The pay range for this position is $78166 - $101,878 depending on years of experience.

This position is represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.