Registered Dental Hygienist

Overview

Smile New York Outreach, a school‑based mobile dental practice, seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist in Manhattan, NY and surrounding areas to provide dental care to underserved children at their schools.

Call or text Christina at 855‑957‑4375 or email ct­ (If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.)

• Must hold an active RDH license.
• 1+ years of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Valid State , reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally.
• Works well with children and adults; teamwork oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment; organized, detail‑oriented, and able to multi‑task.
• Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification with hands‑on live skills assessment.
• Able to walk several flights of stairs, as many schools have no elevators.

• Assist with oral health management of all patients; be a team player at all times.
• Verify patient identity using name and date of birth prior to treatment; place initials on the medical chart.
• Obtain oral health assessment of each patient (new‑baseline; follow‑up).
• Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information.
• Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application, and fluoride application consistent with best practices.
• Assist the dentist as directed.
• Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known practices.
• Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart.
• Daily travel to and from school sites.

• Evenings, weekends and summers off.
• School‑day schedule (~6–7 hours, 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.).
• Benefit package (health, dental, vision).
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling.
• Full and part‑time positions.
• $42–$60 per hour.
• State‑of‑the‑art portable dental equipment; latest technology & digital radiography.

Smile New York Outreach brings high‑quality dental care to kids who may not otherwise have access, visiting schools throughout New York City and Westchester County. We embrace initiatives to improve children's oral health and provide preventive and restorative care on site.

Rewarding work. Competitive compensation. Smile New York Outreach.

Smile New York Outreach is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.