Dental Hygienist

Sun River Health; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sun River Health as a Full-Time Dental Hygienist to provide essential oral hygiene services and education. In this role, you will work closely with patients to ensure good oral health and collaborate with healthcare professionals to improve overall health in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

Retirement savings plan

Commuter and transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a dental hygiene role.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine dental cleanings and preventive care.
• Take and expose X-rays.
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals.

Skills

Patient Education

Oral Hygiene Practices

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program

Valid New York State license to practice as a dental hygienist

CPR Certification

Valid NYS driver’s license

Job description

Job Title: Full-Time Dental Hygienist
Location: Long Island, Patchogue

About Sun River Health
Sun River Health provides high-quality, comprehensive primary, preventive, and behavioral health services to all, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia, and Westchester counties. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of underserved and vulnerable populations, ensuring that every individual receives the care they need. Join our award-winning team and make an impact in the lives of those we serve.

Position Overview
Sun River Health is currently seeking a motivated and compassionate Full-Time Dental Hygienist to join our dental team at our Patchogue location in Long Island, NY. Under the general supervision of a dentist, you will be responsible for providing essential oral hygiene services, education, and preventative care to adult and pediatric patients. You will work closely with patients to educate them on proper oral hygiene techniques and contribute to their overall health and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine dental cleanings, including removing plaque, stains, and tartar from the teeth.
• Provide dental prophylaxes, full mouth debridement, topical fluoride treatments, and dental sealants to patients.
• Take and expose X-rays as needed, under the direction of the supervising dentist.
• Conduct full mouth periodontal charting to assist in developing treatment plans, including scaling and root planing.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene practices, tobacco cessation, nutritional counseling, and the importance of maintaining good oral health.
• Conduct visual oral health screenings for HeadStart and ABCD programs.
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for each patient.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Valid New York State license to practice as a dental hygienist.
• CPR Certification.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.
• 2 years of experience in a dental hygiene role.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (orally and written) preferred.

Salary Range
$87,760.40 - $93,020.20 annually (pro-rated based on hours).

Benefits
At Sun River Health, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Commuter and transit benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for licensing, certification, and DEA fees.

Why Join Sun River Health?

• Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a network that provides high-quality, affordable health care to underserved communities.
• Professional Growth: We support career advancement and provide ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling to promote a healthy balance between work and personal life.
• Community Impact: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families by providing critical health services.

Responsibilities

Relation to Mission
The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.

Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.