Dental Hygienist

'Treating people like family for over 42 years and creating an experience that exceeds an expectation'

Become a part of the dynamic and vibrant team at Babylon Dental Care, where the focus extends beyond dental care to making a profound impact on our community and enhancing the lives of our patients. As a foundational provider of general, specialty dental services, and Sleep/Airway Disorder treatments, Babylon Dental Care is recognized for its commitment to excellence, compassion, and unmatched patient care. We are currently seeking a Dental Hygienist to infuse new energy into our Hygiene team. Our Gateway Plaza location in Patchogue, NY is a welcoming and warm environment, intentionally designed to promote collaboration and foster creativity. The intention of this role is to create everyday service success, while offering opportunities for growth and advancement, if desired by the professional.

Why Babylon Dental Care? • A Caring Legacy: Step into a role where your work directly contributes to a legacy of exceptional dental care and community service. Privately owned, we honor all who want to serve. • Collaborative Practice Environment: Enjoy an environment created to foster and motivate all to learn the basics of service. Our team works together to help one another serve our patients with the highest quality of care. We recognize and appreciate the wholehearted professional you feel called to be. • Growth and Development: At Babylon Dental Care, your professional development is paramount. We invest in each team member's growth, ensuring that your career flourishes with us.

What you can expect:

A fast-paced, challenging, and exciting work atmosphere where everyone is focused on making you successful and happy in your role.

Training! We will train you to become a superior Dental Hygienist and our (very unique) Global Training program allows you to see how/what all departments do to support you in your role. Some of our Dental Hygienists have moved into roles as Hygiene Team Leads and Clinical Director.

We give plenty of support and we’re with you every step of the way! You start your BDC journey with a 15 day Global Training and your own Ambassador to walk you through it all. Our intention during the beginning days is to introduce you to BDC's entire service, culture mindset and give you customized and individualized training needed to master your role as a Hygienist.

What we will ask of you:

Commitment to Babylon Dental Care and the patients we serve. Teamwork and a willingness to learn every day! This role can be your stepping stone to success and professional growth within our practice! The sky’s the limit!

Our Hygiene department is very busy so we need someone who is: • Reliable and team orientated. • Out of the box thinker and collaborative to support our growth. • Empathic and compassionate. • High level of professional presence. • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. • Open to learn all about technologies that will enhance our patient care and service. • Self motivated, takes initiative without constant direction. • Calm under pressure, strong communicator. • Comfortable with dental insurance concerns and questions.

We expect you to be personally responsible for being on-time and present for every shift you work and always willing to go the extra mile for our patients!

Knowledge of Dentrix Ascend (or other dental software) would be helpful in setting you up for success, but not mandatory. Ability and open to learn our dental software. Familiar with Wellness scanning and the important behind this new technology.

Here’s an example of what a Hygienist might do in a day:

• 'Huddle' your day, following our guidelines so our Insurance team can prepare your schedule for success, ensuring patient financial responsibilities are being honored. • Comfortable with Zoom whitening and whitening for life options. • Know and utilize our adjunct offerings. • Instruction of proper brushing and flossing techniques. • Comfortable with keeping up to date with email communications as the day goes on. • Professionally being able to hold space for anxious patients that you are treating. • Comfortable in building relationships with your patients, where they trust you and your recommendations for care. • Perform root planning and sub-gingival curettage.
• Apply Sealants. • Adhere to our standard of care and appointment scheduling timelines. • Answer treatment questions patients have both before and after their visit, if necessary. • Oral cancer and Airway health screenings. • Mentoring new team members when comfortable and can create value. • Work with our Hygiene Coordinators to help schedule you for a successful and productive day. • Chart all in Ascend, including updating any medical histories of patients. • Comfortable to ask a happy patient to share their feedback online in a review, or refer a friend to the Practice if they know anyone looking for a new dental home. Proudly sharing our service with others. • Work collaboratively with the entire Practice to meet or exceed monthly goals so all can receive their check exercise bonus! • Generate and review reports, when directed, to help you maximize your hourly production. • Attend full staff meetings and specially scheduled trainings. • Take digital x-rays and wellness scans. • Provide patient with prophylaxis when needed. • Treatment of periodontal conditions. • Increase patient awareness of any conditions or uncompleted dental work.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Someone who is the 'whole package'. Customer service minded, likable and a strong clinician. • Flexibility in regards to scheduling. Our office is open 6 days a week, including early morning, late evenings, and some holidays. • Experience providing exceptional hospitality-inspired customer service in a fast-paced practice. Superior clinical skills. • Excellent attention to detail and high follow through. • Must have a certificate in anesthesia. • A positive, friendly, and enthusiastic attitude. Collaborative and comfortable in communications. • Outstanding teamwork skills and the ability work with a diverse group of people. • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish welcomed. Education: • Associate degree in Dental Hygiene required • Bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene a bonus but not required • One-three years experience practicing required Babylon Dental Care Perks: • Competitive Compensation: To start you will earn $50 per hour, then move to a percentage range of your production. • Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy paid holidays, personal time off, sick time (as per NYS law), health insurance options available, a $2500 dental credit for your own dental needs within the Practices and a 401K with employer match. Monthly team bonus opportunities are extended. Most benefits start after your probationary period of 90 days. You start accruing sick time from day one, as per NYS and the Practice extends PTO within year one. • Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning and advancement in a supportive environment that values innovation and hard work.

Are you ready to make a tangible difference in people's lives, contribute to a meaningful legacy, and grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? If so, Babylon Dental Care is waiting for you. Join us in our mission to not just care for smiles, but to create them, within our community and our team. Apply today and embark on a journey where your work truly matters.

Visit our website to learn more about our organization and the exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care and exceeding patient expectations.

Also, get a firsthand view of what it’s like to be a member of our team by watching video interviews with our team members on Youtube.com/BabylonDentalCareGSB

We look forward to meeting you!

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