Dental Hygienist Supervisor

THE DOOR - A CENTER OF ALTERNATIVES INC•New York, NY

22d•$95,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist provides high-quality, youth-centered, and trauma-informed preventive oral health services to adolescents and young adults at The Door’s Adolescent Health Center. Working under the supervision of a licensed Dentist, the Dental Hygienist delivers clinical care, oral health education, and outreach services while ensuring compliance with all clinical standards, and city, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.

Requirements

Active Dental Hygienist license in the State of New York (required)
Minimum of 3 years of experience preferably with children, adolescents, or young adults.
Demonstrated knowledge of regulations governing Article 28 dental programs
Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills
Experience working in community health, school-based, or adolescent-focused settings preferred
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations using culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches
Basic computer literacy and ability to document services in an electronic health record (EHR)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) desired.

Responsibilities

Clinical Services Perform routine dental hygiene services under direct or general supervision of a licensed Dentist, including:
Dental prophylaxis, x-rays and oral examinations of the mouth and gums
Placement of dental sealants
Dental scaling, root planning, and debridement
Administration of fluoride treatments, as clinically indicated
Screening for oral health conditions and assisting with treatment planning
Provide age-appropriate oral health education, preventive counseling, and health promotion to patients
Initiate and support referrals to external dental providers and specialty services when needed, including appropriate patient follow-up
Program Development & Outreach Develop, implement, and support oral health education and outreach programs for adolescent and young adult populations
Participate in health promotion initiatives, including tobacco and vaping prevention/cessation education
Collaborate with multidisciplinary AHC staff to support integrated, holistic care
Supervision & Operations Provide professional and clinical supervision to Dental Assistants, as assigned
Support inventory management of dental supplies and ensure proper maintenance of dental equipment
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reports as required
Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure compliance with all applicable city, state, and federal regulations, including NYSDOH Article 28 and HRSA Section 330 (FQHC), guidelines
Adhere to OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, and infection prevention and control standards
Participate in quality improvement activities, training, and staff meetings as required