Dental Hygienist-Stamford

Position Overview

Optimus Health Care – the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County – is seeking an experienced, full‑time Dental Hygienist to join our team in Stamford. Our mission is to be a lifelong health care partner, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve.

• Provide preventative and therapeutic dental treatment, including dental examinations for signs of oral diseases, prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, sealants, scaling, root planning, soft tissue management.
• Educate patients on oral health and home‑care instruction.
• Maintain compliance with departmental policy regarding accurate and timely patient charting in the Media Dent system.
• Collaborate with dentists and other hygienists to coordinate delivery of dental care.
• Perform additional clinical duties such as taking x‑rays, setting up the operatory, preparing and sterilizing instruments, and assisting with instrument sterilization.
• Utilize tele‑medicine tools when appropriate.

• Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene and current Dental Hygiene License.
• Local anesthesia course completed and current license (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Current CPR certification (recertified bi‑annually).
• Two to five years of experience in a fast‑paced clinical setting (tele‑medicine experience a plus).
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

• Fun, fast‑paced outpatient setting.
• Excellent health and welfare benefit options.
• Competitive compensation.
• Supportive, multilingual staff serving the community in a patient‑centered environment.

Optimus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.