Dental Hygienist

Henderson Group Recruiting; City of Auburn (NY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

NHSC loan repayment programs

401(k) with 100% match up to 4%

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life

PTO and holidays

EAP and tooling options

Résumé du poste

Henderson Group in Auburn, NY is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join a premier FQHC. Expect a 4-day work week (Mon-Thu), with 7:30 AM–6:00 PM shifts and 45-minute hygiene appointments in a modern, patient-focused practice.

You will provide preventive and therapeutic care, perform X-rays, educate patients, and maintain strict infection control per OSHA/CDC/HIPAA while collaborating with dentists and staff using Dentrix/Medent.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RDH license in New York.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required; Infection Control certification preferred.
• Experience with Dentrix or MEDENT practice management software highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a warm, patient-centered clinical approach.
• High organizational ability and meticulous recordkeeping capabilities.

Responsabilités

• Deliver comprehensive oral hygiene treatments, including prophylaxes, periodontal scaling and root planing, fluoride applications, and sealants.
• Perform oral screenings, periodontal probing, intraoral assessments; capture digital X-rays and document findings.
• Educate patients on personalized oral hygiene techniques, post-treatment care, and nutritional habits.
• Manage a structured patient load with 45-minute appointments, ensuring punctual care and patient comfort.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control per OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA standards.
• Collaborate with staff dentists, dental assistants, and admin using Dentrix/Medent to manage records and follow-up.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Organizational skills

Ethical standards

Outils

Dentrix

MEDENT

Description du poste

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.