Dental Hygienist at Vocational Instruction Project Community Services Inc. – Bronx, New York

POSITION SUMMARY: The Dental Hygienist provides preventive oral health services under the supervision of a licensed dentist in accordance with the New York State dental practice laws. Supports daily clinic operations while maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) to ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Dental Hygienist supports VIP Community Services’ mission by delivering high-quality, patient-centered dental care in accordance with FQHC, New York State, and organizational standards. The Dentist Hygienist is responsible for ensuring accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) to support clinical care, quality improvement, billing, and regulatory reporting requirements. Adheres to all infection control, HIPAA, and safety protocols while contributing to a respectful, culturally competent, and team-based care environment.

Essential Job Functions:

Perform cleanings, scaling, and root planting

Apply fluoride, sealants, and preventive treatments

Obtain and process dental radiographs

Conduct periodontal assessments and charting

Educate patients on oral hygiene and disease prevention

Maintain infection control and sterilization standards

Document services accurately in the EHR

Support quality assurance and patient engagement initiatives

Ensure all clinical documentation is completed accurately and within required time-frames in the HER

Collaborate with dentists, dental assistants, and interdisciplinary care team members to coordinate patient care

Other Responsibilities

The following duties are to be performed as assigned by the supervisor:

Participate in CQI activities

Participate in multidisciplinary task forces, committees, and projects.

Perform other related duties as required.

Professional Representation and Development

Maintain a positive image of VIP Community Services in the community and within partner organizations

Attend all mandatory in-service trainings annually

Attend seminars and trainings to support ongoing professional development

Participate in team meetings and comply with all Dental Health Services policies and procedures

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program

Current New York State Dental License

CPR/BLS Certification

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage both client-facing and administrative tasks

Assistance in maintaining active and archived case records

Basic Computer Skills with the ability to learn a dental software system

Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

Experience in community health or FQHC preferred