Full-time/Part-time Dental Hygienist wanted in West Hempstead, NY

The We’re All Smiles Clinics Team has an opening for a full-time Dental Hygienist. Do you have considerable knowledge of the practices and principles of dental hygiene for all age groups? Do you like a variety in your day? Then we invite you to apply.

In this position you will be going to local schools, or working on our mobile dental Smile Squad, as needed. We are looking for a new team member to provide preventive education and dental services to school children.

Join our dedicated dental team and become part of an organization that values patient care, professional development, and community impact.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Continuing education opportunities and support for professional development
• Employee discounts on dental treatments
• A collaborative and supportive work environment, promoting trust and cooperation among patients and staff

As a full-time/part-time employee, you will be eligible for our benefit package which includes, paid time off, 12 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness. To view a full list of our benefits, click on the benefit tab.

SALARY

$70,000 to $104,000 annually (for full-time, prorated for part-time).

However, the final base salary will be determined upon a number of individualized factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education and certification levels, and departmental budget.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of COVID-19 vaccines per current CDC guidelines.
• Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene.
• Unrestricted license to practice Oral Hygiene in the State of California required.
• Current BLS Certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with fellow healthcare providers.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills required.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required.
• FTCA coverage or private professional malpractice insurance obtainable

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides preventive procedures such as dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, fabricating mouth guards, fluoride treatments, dental screenings, radiographs, and nutritional counseling.
• Conducts dental health educational programs for professional groups, schools, other health care providers, and community groups; refers clients as necessary for further dental treatment.
• Collaborates with other service providers to ensure that necessary treatment is received; plans and implements fluoride mouth rinse programs for school children, periodically visits schools to monitor fluoride mouth rinsing activities.
• Assists in collecting, recording, and tabulating survey data needed for grant requirements and to evaluate programs; prepares reports and maintains records.
• Attends professional meetings and seminars; schedules use of portable equipment with dentists providing homebound care.
• Services, maintains, and cleans portable equipment; monitors and evaluates the progress of dental hygiene students.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned; maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification; maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures; available to respond to clients and/or customers, either in person or over the phone, during assigned business hours and/or clinic times.
• Provides care in a variety of settings throughout the including, the Health Department Dental Clinic, schools, public health centers, mobile programs and other field locations.

If you are a dedicated dental professional with a passion for patient care, we invite you to apply with your resume today!