Mohawk Valley Health System·Village of New Hartford, New York
The Dental Hygienist provides preventive and therapeutic dental treatments, including scaling, polishing, and applying topical agents. They are also responsible for patient education in oral self-care and assisting the dentist with diagnostic charting and X-rays.
Job Summary The Dental Hygienist will deliver a wide variety of dental services by performing preventive and therapeutic treatment procedures and by instructing individuals in oral self-care techniques. Works under the supervision of a licensed dentist in accordance with Article 133 of the Education Law. Core Job Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, performs services which may include: removing calcareous deposits, accretions and stains, including scaling and planing of exposed root surfaces indicated for a complete prophylaxis; applying topical agents indicated for a complete dental prophylaxis; removing excess cement from surfaces of the teeth; providing patient education; placing and exposing X-ray films; performing topical anticariogenic agent applications, including but not limited to topical fluoride applications, and performing topical anesthetic applications; polishing teeth, including existing restorations; taking medical history including the measuring and recording of vital signs; charting caries and periodontal conditions as an aid to diagnosis by the dentist; applying pit and fissure sealants; and applying desensitizing agents to the teeth. Complies with applicable regulations, policies and procedures. May perform other duties under the personal supervision of a licensed dentist. Perform other duties as required.
High school diploma Completion of an American Dental Association accredited dental hygiene program.
Disclaimer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.Job Details
Req Id 98028 Department DENTAL HLTH CTR Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 7.50 FTE 0.38 Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR Employee Status A6 - Part-Time (less than 975 hours per year) Union Non-Union Pay Range $32.24 - $55.58 Per Hour
Market context
Dental support roles in New York often draw steady interest because practices need reliable, patient-facing staff who can work in fast-paced settings and follow clinical procedures closely. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of relevant human services or OPWDD experience, and timely certification completion; the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and paid holidays. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your experience matches the care setting and be ready to discuss your certification timeline.