Dental Hygienist

Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Department: Dental
Location: Alexander Park
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Schedule: Monday thru Friday

SUMMARY:

As a Dental Hygienist you will provide high quality preventative dental care, necessary radiographs, and dental education to patients of the Rochester Regional Health Dental Group. Dental Hygienists work efficiently with leadership in evaluation and development of our dental services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Dental Hygiene - Provides complete dental oral prophylaxis removing calcareous deposits, accretions and stains, including scaling and root planning of exposed root surfaces, polishing teeth including existing restorations.

Sterilization & Maintenance - Clean and sterilize all dental instruments following proper procedures.

Documentation & Coordination - Maintain all patient records and update as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A.A.S. Degree from an approved Dental Hygiene Program.

Current License or Permit to practice Dental Hygiene in NYS.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

At least one (1) year experience in a dental office or clinic setting preferred.

Basic computer and keyboarding skills.

Ability to anticipate needs and multitask with excellent customer service.

Exceptional attention to detail and cleanliness.

EDUCATION:

AS: Dental Hygiene (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

DH - Licensed Dental Hygienist - NYS Office of Professions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects ( 20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$34.00 - $45.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14607

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Associate of Applied Science • Computer operation • Direct patient care • Current TB test • Dental care patient counseling • Personal protective equipment (PPE) use • Hourly pay • Customer service • Root planing • Computer literacy • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Associate's degree in dental hygiene • Cleaning surfaces • Preventive health (patient care) • Chairside coronal polishing • Dental x-ray • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Dental Hygiene • Dental clinic • Patient interaction • Typing • Monday to Friday • 1 year • Patient treatment • Patient education • Managing patient records • Care coordination • Registered Dental Hygienist • Polishing • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling