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Mohawk Valley Health System
Village of New Hartford, New York

Dental Hygienist

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32.24-$55.58/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

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The Dental Hygienist will deliver a wide variety of dental services by performing preventive and therapeutic treatment procedures and by instructing individuals in oral self-care techniques. Works under the supervision of a licensed dentist in accordance with Article 133 of the Education Law. Core Job Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, performs services which may include:

removing calcareous deposits, accretions and stains, including scaling and planing of exposed root surfaces indicated for a complete prophylaxis; applying topical agents indicated for a complete dental prophylaxis; removing excess cement from surfaces of the teeth; providing patient education; placing and exposing X-ray films; performing topical anticariogenic agent applications, including but not limited to topical fluoride applications, and performing topical anesthetic applications; polishing teeth, including existing restorations; taking medical history including the measuring and recording of vital signs; charting caries and periodontal conditions as an aid to diagnosis by the dentist; applying pit and fissure sealants; and applying desensitizing agents to the teeth.

  • Complies with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
  • May perform other duties under the personal supervision of a licensed dentist.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

High School Diploma

Completion of an American Dental Association accredited dental hygiene program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required

Valid NYS Dental Hygienist license

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. Job Details

  • Department DENTAL HLTH CTR
  • Shift Days
  • Shift Hours Worked 7.50

FTE 0.94

  • Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
  • Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
  • Union Non-Union
  • Pay Range $32.24 - $55.58 Per Hour

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist performs preventive and therapeutic dental procedures, including scaling, root planing, and applying topical agents. They also provide patient education, take medical histories, and assist the dentist with diagnostic charting and X-ray procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and have completed an American Dental Association accredited dental hygiene program. A valid New York State Dental Hygienist license is required for the position.

Key Skills

X-ray exposureFluoride applicationAnesthetic applicationVital signs monitoringSealant application

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Mohawk Valley Health System a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Dental Hygienist listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mohawk Valley Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
New Hartford, New York
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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