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Trinity Health
Syracuse, New York

Dental Hygienist-Full Time

Dental Above average in Dental HygieneNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$41.7-$56.4/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 42m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Full Time (32-40 hours)

What Schedule Works for You?

  • Monday - Friday 8:30-5
  • Monday -Thursday 8:30-5 and off on Fridays
  • Monday-Thursday 8:30-5 and Fridays 8:30-12
  • 101 Union Ave.
  • Syracuse, New York
  • $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Position Summary

Dental Hygienist will conduct initial patient examinations, prophylaxis, dental x-rays, polishing, fluoride treatment, advising patients on oral health and preventative care, paperless documentation of patient's medical history, vitals, and progress notes.

The Dental Hygienist will also be responsible for the decontamination and sterilization of dental instruments as well as the decontamination of their treatment rooms.

Our Dental Hygienist work collaboratively with our dental residents providing closely coordinated, interdependent, patient centered oral health care services. Policies and protocols of St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center and primary care center are followed by all team members.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure

  • Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene.
  • Licensed with current registration to practice in New York State.
  • Minimum of one year experience as a hygienist in a general dental practice or health care agency is preferred.

Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Special Equipment, Skills or Other Requirements

Good communication skills. Excellent technical skills. Must be able to make independent and interdependent decisions. Must be able to handle emergency situations. Good time management skills.

Work Environment and Hazards

Office/Clinical setting. Exposure class I.

Physical Demands

Medium work: requires standing, walking, sitting, and lifting.

Work Contact Group

All services, staff, physicians, patients, visitors, vendors, contractors, and various regulatory and professional agency staff.

Supervised By

Dental Managers

Mission Statement

·We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision

·To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values

·In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Pay Range: $41.70 - $56.40

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will perform patient examinations, dental x-rays, and preventative treatments while maintaining accurate digital medical records. They are also responsible for the decontamination and sterilization of dental instruments and treatment rooms in a collaborative clinical environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited dental hygiene school and hold a current New York State license. At least one year of experience in a general dental practice or healthcare agency is preferred.

Key Skills

Dental examinationsOral health educationEmergency handling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist-Full Time at Trinity Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,813 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
56% this job
CME allowance
19% this job
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Dental Hygiene

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Syracuse

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$219k
Typical market rent
$1,541/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.7
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Syracuse, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign On Bonus
Day Shift
Monday-Friday schedule options