Dental Hygienist - Level II

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals Harlem is seeking a qualified Registered Dental Hygienist to join the Dentistry Service. The role includes preventive care, patient education, and collaboration with dentists to deliver high-quality dental services to the Harlem community.

A valid NYS license is required, with at least one year of experience for higher appointment levels. The position is full-time with daytime shifts at Harlem, located at 506 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10037.

Qualifications

• A valid license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist, issued by the New York State Department of Education.
• For Appointment to Assignment Level II: must have one year of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.

Responsibilities

• Examines, charts, and cleans teeth, removing soft and hard deposits.
• Takes and develops dental x-rays.
• Prepares local anesthesia and assists in oral surgery and extraction.
• Administers preventive treatments, such as topical fluorides and sealants.
• Gives instruction on oral hygiene and conducts educational programs.
• Sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment hygiene.
• May assist with materials handling and supplies.

Skills

Dental Hygiene License

Experience as Dental Hygienist

Job description

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M

Responsibilities

1. A valid license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist, issued by the New York State Department of
Education.
For Appointment to Assignment Level II:
1. In addition to meeting the qualification requirement for Assignment Level I described above, must
have one year of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position:

This class of positions encompasses responsible professional work in the field of preventive dental care. All personnel perform related work.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

Under general supervision, performs the work described under Assignment Level I:

1. Examines, charts, and cleans teeth, removing soft and hard deposits.

2. Takes and develops dental x-rays.

3. Prepares local anesthesia and assists in oral surgery and extraction.

4. Administers preventive treatments, such as topical fluorides and pit and fissure sealants, when necessary.

5. Gives instruction on oral hygiene and conducts educational programs.

6. Sterilizes instruments and maintains the hygienic condition of equipment and the health care setting.

7. May mix amalgams, cements, silicates and other materials.

8. Requisitions supplies, keeps records and performs related work, as required.

Under general supervision, in addition to performing the work described for Assignment Level I above, also performs the following:

1. Examines and prioritizes patients requiring preventive and remedial dental care; follows up to ensure that treatment is provided.

2. Examines cavities, sealants and oral pathology for research purposes; charts/records findings.

3. Works with dentists and administrators to provide administrative support for functions related to the screening of patients for oral cancer; counsels and educates patients; collects and records oral cancer data.

4. Trains and guides Assignment Level I Dental Hygienists.

5. May conduct surveys and community outreach activities to identify and address dental disease trends.

JOB DETAILS

$93,186

• Position type: Full-Time
• Department: DENTISTRY SERVICE
• Category: Allied Health
• Posted: Sep 17, 2026

LOCATION

NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem

NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem

506 Lenox Avenue

New York, NY 10037

135 St (2,3)

145 St (3)

15 minutes walk from nearest station to the hospital.

ABOUT NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation, annually serving more than a million New Yorkers in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. Our mission is to care for all, without exception.