Neighborhood Health Center of WNY, Inc.·Town of Hamburg, New York
Provide direct patient care including prophylaxis, examinations, and radiology testing for a diverse community population. Educate patients on oral hygiene and collaborate with a team to provide accessible healthcare to underserved populations.
If you believe healthcare is a right, that everyone deserves high quality care so they can enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing, and you value each person's individual story – consider joining us at Neighborhood!
We are seeking a registered dental hygienist who is kind, who sees opportunities to innovate and collaborate, and is open to unique perspectives.
You will be primarily based at our Blasdell location, 4233 Lake Ave in Blasdell and will travel to other Neighborhood locations in Western New York as needed.
teamwork, supportive, kind. These are from an anonymous survey of Neighborhood employees for the Buffalo Business First Best Places to Work competition. Neighborhood earned “finalist” distinction in the competition for four consecutive years. We are a group of flexible and kind individuals who are open to each other’s ideas, and see opportunities to innovate and find solutions when challenges arise.
Compensation: $70,000 -$80,000 annual salary (based on a full-time, 40 hour work week)
Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.
Our FQHC status provides a unique opportunity for tuition reimbursement for dentists, $50,000. A two-year commitment to serve at a FQHC is required. This tuition reimbursement program requires application and is not guaranteed.
You’ll have options for medical, dental, life, and supplemental insurance. We also offer a 403b match, health savings accounts with employer contribution, wellbeing programs, continuing education opportunities, generous paid time off, holidays.
Neighborhood Health Center is the largest and longest serving Federally Qualified Health Center in Western New York, and is the highest ranked health center for quality in the region. We provide primary and integrated healthcare services all under one roof, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Services include internal/family medicine, pediatrics, OB-GYN, dentistry, podiatry, psychiatry, vision care, nutrition and behavioral health counseling, and pharmacy services. We’re working toward a Western New York where all enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing.
Neighborhood Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Must be a graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program with a current NYS Professional Dental Hygiene license and CPR certification. Experience working with underserved populations and a strong interest in public health are preferred.
Market context
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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