Dental Hygienist; RDH

Dental Hygienist

Joining our Dental Department, the Dental Hygienist will support quality dental services at our El Nuevo San Juan Health Center in the Bronx, NY. The Dental Hygienist will clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. The Dental Hygienist will also educate patients and families on oral hygiene, take and develop x‑rays, and apply fluoride and sealants.

This is a full‑time role with a Tuesday to Saturday 8:00 am–5:00 pm schedule (or Monday to Friday with rotating Saturdays). The compensation range is $84,000 to $94,000 per year, contingent on years of experience.

• NYS Registered Dental Hygienist
• Familiarity with dental terminology and general principles of dentistry
• Computer proficiency
• BLS and local anesthesia certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

• Examine gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease
• Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums
• Apply fluorides, sealants or other cavity‑preventing agents to arrest dental decay
• Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients
• Record and review patient medical history, looking for indications of oral cancer

• Fully funded health insurance for you
• 73.5% funded health insurance for your family
• Dental insurance
• $50,000 term life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings (including annual UHP contribution)
• Comprehensive time off, including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday​)

UHP is an equal‑opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.