Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$32.24-$55.58/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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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