Registered Dental Hygienist, Complex Care Practice

Registered Dental Hygienist, Complex Care Practice

Job no: 499219
Work type: Staff Full-time
Department: School of Dentistry
Location: Dental School Campus, 105 West 33rd Street, New York, New York 10120
Categories: Clinical Services

Position Summary:

The Registered Dental Hygienist, Complex Care Practice is a position responsible for providing comprehensive preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services while supporting the educational, clinical, and service missions of the YUCDM. The position combines direct patient care in a comprehensive academic clinical environment.

Responsibilities include comprehensive oral health assessments, preventive dental care, non-surgical periodontal therapy, radiographic procedures, digital diagnostics, patient education, recall management, and compliance with New York State laws, accepted standards of practice, and University policies.

Position Responsibilities:

Clinical Patient Care

• Conduct the initial hygiene and diagnostic evaluation for all new Complex Care patients by obtaining baseline clinical data, including comprehensive oral health assessments, periodontal evaluations, caries risk assessments, oral cancer screenings, annual and diagnostic digital radiographs, digital intraoral scans, and comprehensive periodontal charting to support diagnosis and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Provide comprehensive preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services, including dental prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, administration of local anesthesia, placement of locally delivered antimicrobial agents, pit and fissure sealants, coronal polishing, topical fluoride applications, whitening procedures, and other preventive and therapeutic procedures.
• Establish and maintain periodontal health through debridement, periodontal assessments, and recommending appropriate maintenance and follow-up care.
• Promote exceptional patient-centered care by educating patients on oral hygiene, disease prevention, nutrition, tobacco cessation, and home care, and fostering a positive clinical experience.
• Audit and maintain patient recall records to identify patients due or overdue for recall examinations and hygiene appointments, track follow-up activity, and ensure patients are contacted and reappointed in accordance with the practice's recall protocols.
• Collaborate with the front office to assist in scheduling patients due for appointments.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation of patient assessments in accordance with regulatory and institutional requirements.
• Prepare and maintain operatories, equipment, instruments, and clinical materials.
• Successfully complete all required OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and safety training, perform duties involving occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials in accordance with OSHA and CDC guidelines, and maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the educational, clinical, and service missions of the College.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.

Experience & Educational Background:

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program required.
• NYS Registered Dental Hygienist License required.
• Basic Life Support/ CPR Certification required.
• Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of hygiene experience.
• Experience with dental practice management system.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, FERPA, OSHA, and laws/regulations pertaining to the practice of dentistry in New York State.

Skills & Competencies:

• Comprehensive knowledge of preventive dentistry, periodontal therapy, radiography, and evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of NYS Dental Hygiene Practice Act, OSHA, CDC guidelines, HIPAA, and institutional policies.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Proficiency with electronic dental records, digital imaging, and dental practice management software.
• Organization and Time Management: Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Commitment to ethical practice, teamwork, continuous professional development, and patient-centered care.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter, CV or resume, three (3) references, and proof of NYS certifications.

Salary Range:

$43.96 - $46.70 per hour

Advertised: Oct 7, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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