Registered Dental Hygienist

Center for Disability Services

Albany, New York

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Community and Social Services, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Disability Accommodations, Healthcare, Outpatient Care, Plan Meetings, Polishing, Primary Care, Quality of Care, Radiography, Reimbursement, Team Player
LOCATION
Albany, New York
POSTED
9 days ago

Where people get better at life!

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.


 

Job Description:

The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.

Full-Time/Part-Time Dental Hygienist
New Graduates are welcome to apply!

The Center offers a rewarding work environment, competitive benefits and growth opportunities. Competitive pay with opportunity to earn up to $51 per hour!

This position is based in our Center Health Clinic, which is an integrated health care practice. We are known for our quality of care for individuals with disabilities, which is at the heart of our mission. Our Center Health Clinic offers expert dental care, primary care and specialty services to our community.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides dental hygiene care to individuals, including dental scaling, polishing, sealants, fluoride treatment, education and radiographs.
  • Ensures professional guidelines are met during dental care.
  • Determines future recall appointments based on oral hygiene status.
  • Presents x-ray and dental charting findings to dentist for treatment planning and appointments.

Requirements:

  • Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene.
  • Licensed Dental Hygienist.

Why Join Us:

  • Impact the health and well-being of your community.
  • Education expense reimbursement available through a grant-funded program, helping eligible team members reduce the cost of their education.
  • Flexible scheduling options available. We are committed to maintaining consistent patient care while offering schedules of 1, 2, 3, or 4 days per week to support work-life balance and meet the needs of our growing practice.
  • Daytime hours only.
  • No weekends or major holidays.
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team.
  • Rewarding outpatient care environment.

At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range:

$49.00 - $51.00

About the Company

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Center for Disability Services

Our Mission 


To enable and empower people, primarily those with disabilities, to lead healthy and enriched lives.

For over 75 years, the Center for Disability Services has been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities.

With more than 80 locations throughout 15 counties, we annually provide programs and services to over 12,000 individuals, ranging from infants to senior citizens, and their families. We provide services for over 300 different diagnoses of disabilities included Cerebral Palsy, developmental disabilities, Multiple Sclerosis, Autism Spectrum disorders, epilepsy, spina bifida, TBI and Down syndrome.

Our wide range of services under a single umbrella allows us to provide a seamless continuum of care as the people we support age or as their needs change. From intensive medical care to residential services, to dental care to mental health, the individuals we support can have it all managed through the Center.

The Center for Disability Services, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization provides additional services through the Down Syndrome Aim High Resource Center, and our affiliates: Prospect Center in Queensbury and St. Margaret’s Center in Albany. We are committed to the well being of the people we support, while providing opportunities which lead to more independent lifestyles and productive, happier lives. For a weekend, a week, or a lifetime, in your home or ours, the Center for Disability Services is here for you and your family.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
WEBSITE
http://www.cfdsny.org