Full Time Dental Hygienist Position

Fair Haven Community Health Care; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Fair Haven Community Health Care in New Haven, CT, is seeking a compassionate Dental Hygienist to provide preventive care and oral health education for patients of all ages.

The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus, with an hourly wage of $50.00 and compensation commensurate with experience. The organization emphasizes accessible care, OHSA/HIPPA compliance, and ongoing professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Maintains current Connecticut registered dental hygiene license
• Dental hygiene local anesthesia certificate preferred
• One Year Experience As a Dental Hygienist Preferred
• Familiarity with dental billing and coding procedures
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, management, and team building skills, both written and oral
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• A sign on bonus of $5000.00

Responsibilities

• Provide education to patients and their families regarding proper oral hygiene
• Provide direct preventive dental oral health care to both children and adults
• Arrest dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents
• Maintain instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening and sterilizing instruments
• Adhere to all prescribed policies and procedures of the organization pertaining to OHSA and HIPPA compliance
• Work with dental leadership on operational tasks and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing publications

Skills

Dental hygiene

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Connecticut licensed dental hygienist

Accredited Dental Hygiene program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fair Haven Community Health Care

For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care.

Join Our Dental Team!

We're looking for a compassionate, skilled Dental Hygienist to provide exceptional preventive care and oral health education to patients of all ages.

$5000.00 Sign on Bonus!

• To provide education to patients and their families regarding proper oral hygiene.
• To provide direct preventative dental oral health care to both children and adults.
• To arrest dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents, with oversight from supervising dentist.
• To maintain instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening and sterilizing instruments as required.
• To adhere to all prescribed policies and procedures of the organization pertaining to, but not limited to: OHSA and HIPPA compliance.
• To work with dental leadership on operational tasks, as well as quality improvement initiatives.
• To maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies, as desired or by supervisor.

Certificates / Licensures / Registrations

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Maintains current Connecticut registered dental hygiene license
• Dental hygiene local anesthesia certificate preferred
• One Year Experience As a Dental Hygienist Preferred
• Familiarity with dental billing and coding procedures
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, management, and team building skills, both written and oral
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• A sign on bonus of $5000.00

Major medical, dental and vision

• Voluntary benefits (AFLAC plan, STD, LTD & Life Insurance)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

50.00 Hourly (salary Is Commensurate With Qualifications & Experience)

You may qualify for loan forgiveness and repayment programs through HRSA for working in a Federally Qualified health Center. Health Resources and Services Administration | HRSA

American With Disabilities Requirements

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.