Registered Dental Hygienist School Based

Finger Lakes Community Health • Geneva, NY

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Finger Lakes Community Health is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join their expanding dental team. This role is crucial in providing preventative dental services to the community, including health education, screenings, prophylaxis, fluoride, and sealants. The position will primarily work with the school-based dental team, visiting area schools for treatment, and may also be required to work in the Health Centers. Finger Lakes Community Health is one of the fastest-growing health centers in New York State, serving over 28,000 patients across eight health centers with primary care, dental, and behavioral health services.

Requirements

• A current, unrestricted NYS Dental Hygienist License required
• CPR certification required
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with personnel, patients, and community partners
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience is a plus, but not required
• The ability to communicate fluently in both Spanish and English is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative dental services
• Provide health education
• Conduct screenings
• Perform prophylaxis
• Administer fluoride treatments
• Apply sealants
• Work onsite at area schools
• Work in Health Centers as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees