Dental Hygienist

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 it’s 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 other’s 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
person’s 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 commitment to serve
at a FQHC is required. This tuition reimbursement program requires application
and is not guaranteed.

Benefits: You’ll have options for medical, dental, life, and supplemental
insurance. We also offer a 403b match, health savings accounts with employer
contribution, wellbeing programs, continuing education opportunities, generous
paid time off, holidays.

About Neighborhood: Neighborhood Health Center is the largest and longest
serving Federally Qualified Health Center in Western New York, and is the
highest ranked health center for quality in the region. We provide primary and
integrated healthcare services all under one roof, regardless of a person’s
ability to pay. Services include internal/family medicine, pediatrics, OB-GYN,
dentistry, podiatry, psychiatry, vision care, nutrition and behavioral health
counseling, and pharmacy services. We’re working toward a Western New York where
all enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing.

Neighborhood Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.