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Dental Hygienist

Jericho Road Ministries Inc·Buffalo, New York

$34 - $38/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Perform comprehensive oral health screenings, cleanings, and preventive treatments for patients of all ages. Provide chair-side assistance to dentists and maintain detailed patient records and clinic documentation.

Dental hygienist

Jericho Road Community Health Center is actively seeking a Dental Hygienist. This position is a part-time, within the Dental Department, working at our 1021 Broadway location.

Work with a Purpose

Jericho Road Community Health Center offers the opportunity to be engaged in a movement far larger than any one individual.

We believe that we can all be people of positive influence.

We influence each other, our clients and patients, our families and communities.

We are part of a global team that influences the health and wellbeing of communities internationally.

Every day, Jericho Road’s mission of caring for communities and advocating for systemic health equity guides us in our collective purpose.

We are looking for individuals who share that goal and are committed to that service.

As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), our organization’s mission is deeply rooted in making fundamental change in the communities we serve, advocating for social justice and meeting people where they are.

With global clinics across the world, the impact you make will transcend borders, with opportunities to engage in meaningful work at our Sierra Leone, Goma or Nepal global clinics.

Why Jericho

Jericho Road offers competitive pay and benefits including medical (single-high coverage paid in full by employer), HSA, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance benefit, supplemental insurances, tuition discounts, generous paid time off, the opportunity for global travel to our three global health clinics, and loan forgiveness for applicable positions. Jericho Road values both work and life. The option for a flexible 40-hour workweek is possible within certain teams.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure
  • Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
  • Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
  • Sterilize dental instruments and tools
  • Instruct patients of all ages on proper dental hygiene and care
  • Take X-rays of patients' teeth and develop them for dentist's use
  • Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures
  • Regularly and consistently meet quality and patient care standards established by management.
  • Assist in patient recruitment and growth of clinic
  • Performing documentation and establishing and maintaining patients' history
  • Chart dental conditions based on dentist's observations and evaluations
  • Attend continuing education classes to maintain certification requirements
  • Conduct department activities and responsibilities as assigned by the dental director, including administrative and front office support, regulatory checklists and supply ordering

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited Dental Hygienist Program
  • Possession of licensure to practice as a dental hygienist issued by the New York State Department of Education.
  • At least one year experience in a dental office as a dental hygienist preferred but not mandatory
  • Anesthetic certification preferred

Rate

$34.00-$38.00 an hour. Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.

Job postings are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated or required by your role within the organization and the overall missional objectives of the organization.

Jericho Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equity of opportunity for all.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Dental Hygienist Program and hold a valid New York State license to practice. One year of experience and anesthetic certification are preferred but not mandatory.

  • professional certificate
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Patient Education
  • Administrative Support
  • Patient Documentation
  • Patient Screening
  • Dental Charting
  • Oral Health Assessment
  • Chair-side Assistance
  • Calculus Removal
  • X-ray Imaging
  • Plaque Removal
  • Preventive Material Application

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Loan Forgiveness
  • Hsa
  • Supplemental Insurances
  • Tuition Discounts
  • Global Travel Opportunities

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$34 - $38/hr
Location
Buffalo, New York
Posted
May 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Jericho Road Ministries Inc

At Jericho Road, our vision is for Buffalo to become a city with abundant opportunity for the under-served and marginalized to be healthy, educated, and whole. Our mission is to provide wholistic healthcare for the underserved and marginalized communities in Buffalo and across...

Salary listed on 9 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Dental Hygienist roles in New York

Dental hygienist openings in New York are often tied to steady patient demand in private practices, community clinics, and public health settings. This role is competitive because employers usually look for an accredited Dental Hygiene Program graduate with a current New York State license, CPR/BLS certification, and experience in community or public health care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to any public health experience.

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