Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Title : Full-Time Dental Hygienist

Location : Long Island, Patchogue

About Sun River Health

Sun River Health provides high-quality, comprehensive primary, preventive, and behavioral health services to all, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia, and Westchester counties. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of underserved and vulnerable populations, ensuring that every individual receives the care they need. Join our award-winning team and make an impact in the lives of those we serve.

Position Overview

Sun River Health is currently seeking a motivated and compassionate Full-Time Dental Hygienist to join our dental team at our Patchogue location in Long Island, NY. Under the general supervision of a dentist, you will be responsible for providing essential oral hygiene services, education, and preventative care to adult and pediatric patients. You will work closely with patients to educate them on proper oral hygiene techniques and contribute to their overall health and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine dental cleanings, including removing plaque, stains, and tartar from the teeth.
• Provide dental prophylaxes, full mouth debridement, topical fluoride treatments, and dental sealants to patients.
• Take and expose X-rays as needed, under the direction of the supervising dentist.
• Conduct full mouth periodontal charting to assist in developing treatment plans, including scaling and root planing.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene practices, tobacco cessation, nutritional counseling, and the importance of maintaining good oral health.
• Conduct visual oral health screenings for HeadStart and ABCD programs.
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for each patient.

Qualifications

Salary Range

$87,760.40 - $93,020.20 annually (pro-rated based on hours).

Benefits

At Sun River Health, we offer a competitive benefits package, including :

Why Join Sun River Health?

Responsibilities

Relation to Mission

The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities

The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.