Dental Hygienist - Blasdell

At Neighborhood registered dental hygienists provide direct patient care, such as dental prophylaxis, fluoride applications and patient education.

--- If you believe healthcare is a right, that everyone deserves high quality care so they can enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing, and you value each person's individual story consider joining us at Neighborhood! We are seeking a registered dental hygienist who is kind, who sees opportunities to innovate and collaborate, and is open to unique perspectives.

About the Role: As a registered dental hygienist at Neighborhood, you will work in a collaborative team to provide patient-centered care, including care to people who may otherwise not have access.

You care about public health and are passionate about working with underserved populations.

Responsibilities include: Provide direct patient care to a patient population that reflects our community 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 Performs radiology testing as required including panoramics and bitewings You will be primarily based at our Blasdell location, 4233 Lake Ave in Blasdell and will travel to other Neighborhood locations in Western New York as needed.

What its Like to Work at Neighborhood: The top three words employees say describe the work environment are: teamwork, supportive, kind.

These are from an anonymous survey of Neighborhood employees for the Buffalo Business First Best Places to Work competition.

Neighborhood earned finalist distinction in the competition for four consecutive years.

We are a group of flexible and kind individuals who are open to each others ideas, and see opportunities to innovate and find solutions when challenges arise.

Education and Skills: Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.

Must possess a current NYS Professional Dental Hygiene license and CPR certification.

Kindness: you treat each person with respect and compassion, valuing each persons story Resiliency: you see opportunities to innovate and find solutions when challenges arise Teamwork: you are open to others unique perspectives, and will collaborate to meet shared goals Fairness: Healthcare is a right.

You listen and advocate for patients and the community.

Experience working with underserved populations Strong interest in public health Experience in community center or urban sites preferred Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply What We Offer: 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.

Tuition Reimbursement Potential: Our FQHC status provides a unique opportunity for tuition reimbursement for dentists, $50,000.

A two-year comm...