What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Neighbourhood health center?
At Neighborhood Health Center, you’ll find a kind and rewarding workplace with a fulfilling mission of providing impactful healthcare while striving for health equity. Neighborhood is the largest and longest serving Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Western New York. Together, we provide high quality care to diverse individuals and families, regardless of ability to pay.
Responsibilities :
- Provides direct patient care including dental prophylaxis, examinations, topical fluoride applications, dental sealants, as well as scaling and root planning
- Provides patient education related to oral hygiene and dental health
- Sets up and operates all dental equipment / medical equipment
- Performs radiology testing as required including panoramics and bitewings.
- Cleans and disinfects dental operatory per clinic protocols.
- Communicates openly and appropriately with patients and families.
- Maintains patient treatment records per clinic protocols and regulatory bodies.
- Performs all other patient services as permitted under state law.
Compensation : $70,000-$80,000 annual salary (based on a full-time, 40 hour work week)
Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.
Requirements :
Sign on Bonus : This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus to be paid incrementally throughout the successful employee's first year.
Tuition Reimbursement Potential : Our FQHC status provides a unique opportunity for tuition reimbursement for Dental Hygienists, up to $50,000 for a full time commitment and up to $25,000 for a part time commitment. A two year commitment to serve at a FQHC is required. This tuition reimbursement program requires application and is not guaranteed.
WHY Neighborhood?
There are many fantastic benefits to a career at Neighborhood. We offer a kind, diverse, team-based work environment with competitive compensation and potential bonus, as well as comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, 403b match, health savings accounts, generous paid time off and loan forgiveness, if applicable.
Neighborhood Health Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to the practice of equity and inclusion.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
