Dental Hygienist at 1st Advantage Dental summary: 1st Advantage Dental-Niskayuna is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Dental Hygienist to join their collaborative team. The position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth with extensive resources and mentorship. Ideal candidates should have a current dental hygienist license in New York and a passion for providing exceptional patient care. $5,000 Sign On Bonus 1st Advantage Dental-Niskayuna is looking for a Full-Time Licensed hygienist to join our team (Willing to consider part-time) Flexible Schedule & Competitive Pay We pride ourselves in Doctor/Hygiene collaboration all while having fun along the way Scheduled lunch breaks are an integrative part of the day here Location:445 Balltown Rd, Suite 2, Niskayuna, NY 12309 Expected Schedule: Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-4pm Friday: 8:30am-2pm 1st Advantage Dental-Niskayuna is unique to the community and the patients they serve. With the support of a practice manager, and a highly trained team on-site, coupled with a vast network of experts across the nation, you’ll be completely connected to all the resources and support of the office. Join a team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community We’re located at 445 Balltown Rd, Suite 2, Niskayuna, NY 12309 We are looking for a motivated hygienist who is positive, loves to have fun and is hard-working What You’ll Gain Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off) Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients. Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips . Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care . Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20 years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential Minimum Qualifications Current dental hygienist license in New York and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required) Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation CPR Certification Preferred Experience Experience is preferred, but willing to consider New Grads Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health Clinical needs as required by office Physical Requirements Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position Prolonged periods sitting and standing Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN. At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment. Keywords: Dental Hygienist, Patient Care, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Flexible Scheduling, Preventative Care, Dental Office, Healthcare, Mentorship, Niskayuna