Dental Hygienist - Hometown Health Centers - Schenectady, NY

Now Hiring: Dental Hygienist with a Passion for Smiles! Location: Schenectady | Type: Full-Time Are you someone who believes that a smile can change a life? Do you love helping others feel confident and healthy through exceptional oral care? If so, we want you on our team! At Hometown Health Centers , we're not just cleaning teeth—we’re building healthier communities, one patient at a time. As our next Dental Hygienist , you'll play a key role in making every visit a positive experience for our patients, while promoting lifelong habits for good oral hygiene. Why Join Us? We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, and a mission-driven workplace that truly cares about the health and well-being of our community. What You’ll Be Doing: Giving patients a reason to smile—literally! You’ll remove plaque, polish teeth, and apply protective treatments like fluoride and sealants. Spotting trouble before it starts by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or abnormalities. Teaching patients how to care for their teeth like a pro—because prevention is key! Providing emergency triage of dental emergency patients. Keeping our dental spaces spotless and instruments sterilized, all in line with top-tier infection control standards. Helping to train new team members Why You'll Love Working at Hometown Health: Work-Life Balance : Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick days, personal days, floating holidays, and paid holidays. Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family covered. Company pays whole medical deductible. Retirement Savings : 401(k) plan with employer match to help secure your future. Student Loan Forgiveness & Tuition Reimbursement : We support your growth both professionally and financially. Professional Licensing and Certifications: Reimbursement for license renewals or recertification fees Continuing Medical & Professional Education: Up to 5 days paid for CME or CPE and 2k towards CME and CPEs for Full time status Employer-Paid Insurance : Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance at no cost to you. Extra Perks : Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). Qualifications Associate degree in dental Hygiene and a current valid license to practice hygiene in NYS.. A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for patient care Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment Dental experience preferred PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires prolonged periods of standing throughout the workday. Involves occasionally lifting or moving items weighing up to 25 pounds. Requires strong visual acuity, including the ability to perform close-up work and adjust focus as needed

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