Dental Hygienist

Genie Matthews and Associates; City of Auburn (NY); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Loan repayment eligibility

401(k) matching up to 4%

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

PTO and holidays

EAP and tooling choices

Zusammenfassung

Genie Matthews and Associates in Auburn, NY seeks a compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join a modern health center. The role offers a 4-day workweek with Fridays through Sundays off, handling a mix of preventive and therapeutic care for diverse patients in a state-of-the-art setting.

Ideal candidates hold an active NY RDH license, BLS/CPR, and at least 1 year with Dentrix or MEDENT. Expect collaboration with staff dentists and a focus on high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifikationen

• Active and unrestricted RDH license in New York required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required; infection control certification preferred.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with Dentrix or MEDENT preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a patient-centered approach.
• Strong organizational abilities and meticulous recordkeeping.

Aufgaben

• Deliver comprehensive oral hygiene treatments including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, fluoride, and sealants.
• Perform oral screenings, periodontal probing, intraoral exams, and take/document diagnostic digital X-rays.
• Educate patients on personalized oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Manage a 45-minute appointment schedule ensuring punctual, comfortable care.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control per OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA.
• Collaborate with dentists, dental assistants, and admin using Dentrix/MEDENT to manage records and follow-up.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Recordkeeping

Patient-centered care

Ausbildung

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license

Tools

Dentrix

MEDENT

Jobbeschreibung

Dental Hygienist

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Permanent | Direct Hire | On-Site

Schedule:

4-Day Work Week | Monday – Thursday | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM (40 hours/week; daily 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM lunch break)

Position Summary

A premier, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Auburn, NY is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join its expanding community dental practice. Operating out of a brand-new, modern health center equipped with state-of-the-art clinical tools and technology, you will deliver high-quality preventative and therapeutic dental care to a diverse patient population. The facility prioritizes provider satisfaction by purchasing the specific instruments and product lines you prefer for patient care, while offering a structured 4-day workweek (Fridays through Sundays off) with predictable 45-minute hygiene appointments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive oral hygiene treatments, adult and pediatric prophylaxes, periodontal scaling and root planing, fluoride applications, and dental sealants.
• Conduct thorough oral screenings, periodontal probing, and intraoral assessments; capture diagnostic digital X-rays and document findings accurately.
• Educate patients on customized oral hygiene techniques, post-treatment care, and nutritional habits to promote long-term oral health.
• Efficiently manage a structured patient load scheduled every 45 minutes, ensuring punctual care delivery while maintaining patient comfort.
• Maintain strict sterilization and infection control standards, adhering to OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA regulations.
• Work closely with staff dentists, dental assistants, and administrative teams using electronic dental software (Dentrix/Medent) to manage care records and follow-up care schedules.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license and Dental License in the State of New York required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required; Infection Control certification preferred.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience using Dentrix or MEDENT practice management software highly preferred.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with a warm, patient-centered clinical approach.
• High organizational ability, strong ethical standards, and meticulous recordkeeping capabilities.

Comprehensive Employee Benefits & Perks

• NHSC-approved clinical site providing eligibility for federal Loan Repayment Programs.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with 100% match up to 4% of employee contributions.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (eligible the 1st of the month following hire), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Life Insurance.
• Generous accrued PTO bank plus 9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays annually.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and company-provided clinical tooling choices.

Compensation Note

• Salary Scale: The posted annual salary range represents base pay for a standard 40-hour workweek. Final salary placement within this range is determined by clinical experience, software background, and overall qualifications.