Job Description

Job Location: Main Office - 555 Broome Street - New York, NY 10013
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Health CarePosition Title: Dental Hygienist Supervisor
Supervisor: Dentist and Operations Manager
Organization Overview:
The Door helps over eleven thousand young people, most referred by their peers, with primary health care, prenatal care and health education, mental health counseling, legal services, GED, ESL, tutoring and homework help, college preparation and computer classes, career development services and training, job placement, daily meals, arts, sports, and recreational activities.  Its mission is to empower young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment.
Position Overview:
The Dental Hygienist provides high-quality, youth-centered, and trauma-informed preventive oral health services to adolescents and young adults at The Door’s Adolescent Health Center. Working under the supervision of a licensed Dentist, the Dental Hygienist delivers clinical care, oral health education, and outreach services while ensuring compliance with all clinical standards, and city, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
Responsibilities:
Clinical Services
- Perform routine dental hygiene services under direct or general supervision of a licensed Dentist, including:
- - Dental prophylaxis, x-rays and oral examinations of the mouth and gums
- - Placement of dental sealants
- - Dental scaling, root planning, and debridement
- - Administration of fluoride treatments, as clinically indicated
- - Screening for oral health conditions and assisting with treatment planning
- Provide age-appropriate oral health education, preventive counseling, and health promotion to patients
- Initiate and support referrals to external dental providers and specialty services when needed, including appropriate patient follow-up
Program Development & Outreach
- Develop, implement, and support oral health education and outreach programs for adolescent and young adult populations
- Participate in health promotion initiatives, including tobacco and vaping prevention/cessation education
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary AHC staff to support integrated, holistic care
Supervision & Operations
- Provide professional and clinical supervision to Dental Assistants, as assigned
- Support inventory management of dental supplies and ensure proper maintenance of dental equipment
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reports as required
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with all applicable city, state, and federal regulations, including NYSDOH Article 28 and HRSA Section 330 (FQHC), guidelines
- Adhere to OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, and infection prevention and control standards
- Participate in quality improvement activities, training, and staff meetings as required

Qualifications:
- Active Dental Hygienist license in the State of New York (required)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience preferably with children, adolescents, or young adults.
- Demonstrated knowledge of regulations governing Article 28 dental programs
- Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience working in community health, school-based, or adolescent-focused settings preferred
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations using culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches
- Basic computer literacy and ability to document services in an electronic health record (EHR)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) desired.
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Wednesday 10 am to 6:30 pm (up to 7 pm as needed) on site, 35 hours a week, including some evening hours.
Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 annually
COVID -19 POLICY
The Door follows the CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Door requires all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law