What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Progressive Dental?
We’re hiring a full-time Dental Hygienist for our Kirkwood office. We’re a privately owned, fee-for-service practice, which means we’re not tied to insurance company fee schedules or corporate quotas. Our hygienists and doctors work together on what’s best for each patient’s oral health. We take real pride in our perio program, and we back it up with modern technology and a team that supports each other. If that’s how you want to practice, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
Progressive Dental has been caring for patients in the Southern Tier since 1991, with offices in Binghamton, Endwell, Kirkwood, Norwich, and Montrose, PA. Our philosophy is simple: It’s Personal. That goes for how we care for patients and how we treat each other.
As a Dental Hygienist at Progressive Dental, you will:
- Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal dental care
- Review medical histories and perform appropriate patient health screenings
- Complete periodontal assessments, probing, dental charting, and clinical documentation
- Perform prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, fluoride treatments, sealants, and other hygiene procedures
- Take diagnostic radiographs and other prescribed dental imaging
- Use technology such as intraoral cameras, VELscope, Microlux, and soft-tissue lasers
- Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide when appropriately licensed and prescribed
- Educate patients on their oral health, home care, periodontal conditions, and recommended treatment
- Assist the dentist during comprehensive exams by communicating clinical findings and patient concerns
- Help patients understand recommended treatment and the importance of continuing care
- Schedule recare appointments
- Maintain accurate and thorough clinical notes
- Keep treatment areas clean, stocked, organized, and properly disinfected
- Follow OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, and Progressive Dental infection-control and safety standards
- Support sterilization, clinical flow, and other areas of the practice when needed
What We’re Looking For
- Associate or Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene
- Current New York State Dental Hygiene license and registration
- Local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide certification, as applicable to the position
- Current CPR certification
- Strong clinical and periodontal knowledge
- Excellent patient education and communication skills
- A compassionate and professional approach to patient care
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and adapt throughout the workday
- A team-oriented attitude and willingness to help where needed
- Ability to receive feedback and continue developing professionally
- Commitment to continuing education and learning new skills and technology
Pay: $71,000.00 - $90,376.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $71,000 - $90,376