Dental Hygienist

<p><strong>Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) </strong></p><p>Compensation: $60 - $65<br />Schedule: Full Time <br />Location: West Long Island, NY <br />Practice Model: Assisted Hygiene <br />Patient Mix: PPO / FFS <br />Benefits Eligibility: Employees regularly scheduled to work 30+ hours per week may be eligible for benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Role </strong></p><p>United Dental Corporation is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our growing team in the vibrant West Long Island area. </p><p>We are looking for a hygienist who is passionate about patient education, preventive care, and delivering an exceptional patient experience. </p><p>Specific practice placement will be discussed during the interview process based on your experience, schedule preferences, geographic considerations, and business needs. </p><p>Candidates may be considered for multiple practices within the region. </p><p> </p><p><strong>What Your Day Looks Like </strong></p><p>We utilize an assisted hygiene model designed to maximize efficiency while allowing hygienists to focus on patient care. </p><p>In this model: </p><ul><li>Patients are scheduled across two hygiene columns </li></ul><ul><li>Dedicated clinical support assists with room turnover and patient flow </li></ul><ul><li>Assistants prepare treatment rooms and seat the next patient while the hygienist completes documentation and doctor handoffs </li></ul><ul><li>Doctor exams are integrated into the patient workflow </li></ul><ul><li>Established patient base and recall program </li></ul><ul><li>Modern technology and digital workflows </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborative clinical environment focused on quality patient care </li></ul><ul><li>Opportunities to build long-term patient relationships </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What You'll Do </strong></p><ul><li>Perform dental prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance </li></ul><ul><li>Conduct periodontal charting and assessments </li></ul><ul><li>Take diagnostic radiographs </li></ul><ul><li>Deliver patient education and oral hygiene instruction </li></ul><ul><li>Identify and communicate treatment needs to patients and providers </li></ul><ul><li>Maintain accurate clinical documentation </li></ul><ul><li>Support comprehensive patient care through collaboration with dentists and team members </li></ul><ul><li>Promote preventive dentistry and long-term oral health </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Active Dental Hygiene License in New York, NY</li></ul><ul><li>Local Anesthesia Certification (if applicable by state) </li></ul><ul><li>Current CPR/BLS Certification </li></ul><ul><li>Strong communication and patient education skills </li></ul><ul><li>Commitment to quality patient care </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment </li></ul><p><strong>Preferred </strong></p><ul><li>Experience with assisted hygiene models </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in PPO and Fee-for-Service environments </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with periodontal therapy </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with patient education and treatment acceptance </li></ul><ul><li>Bilingual skills </li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>Employees regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for: </p><ul><li>Medical Insurance </li></ul><ul><li>Dental Insurance </li></ul><ul><li>Vision Insurance </li></ul><ul><li>401(k) with 4% Employer Match </li></ul><ul><li>Paid Holidays </li></ul><ul><li>Paid Time Off (PTO) </li></ul><ul><li>Continuing Education Support </li></ul><p>Insurance benefits begin the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment. Paid holidays become available after 90 days of employment. Benefits eligibility and waiting periods may apply. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Professional Development </strong></p><p>We believe in supporting the continued growth of our hygiene team. </p><p>Eligible hygienists may have access to: </p><ul><li>Continuing Education (CE) Support </li></ul><ul><li>Professional Membership Reimbursement </li></ul><ul><li>Clinical Development Opportunities </li></ul><ul><li>Mentorship and Career Growth Opportunities </li></ul><ul><li>Training on New Technology and Treatment Modalities </li></ul><p>Professional development benefits may vary based on position, location, and eligibility requirements. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Why Join United Dental Corporation? </strong></p><ul><li>Established Patient Base </li></ul><ul><li>Assisted Clinical Support </li></ul><ul><li>Doctor Support for Exams </li></ul><ul><li>Clinical Autonomy </li></ul><ul><li>Modern Technology </li></ul><ul><li>Continuing Education Support </li></ul><ul><li>Long-Term Career Growth </li></ul><ul><li>Multi-State Practice Network </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Apply Today </strong></p><p>If you're passionate about patient care and looking for an opportunity to grow with an established organization, we'd love to hear from you. <br /></p><p><br />#IH</p>