Hygienist Jobs
Hygienist jobs are open across dental practices, periodontal offices, pediatric clinics, and public health settings, at every level from new-grad to lead, with specializations in dental hygiene, oral health education, and periodontics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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About NYC Health + Hospitals
Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position:
This class of positions encompasses responsible professional work in the field of preventive dental care. All personnel perform related work.
Examples of Typical Tasks:
Under general supervision, performs the work described under Assignment Level I:
1. Examines, charts, and cleans teeth, removing soft and hard deposits.
2. Takes and develops dental x-rays.
3. Prepares local anesthesia and assists in oral surgery and extraction.
4. Administers preventive treatments, such as topical fluorides and pit and fissure sealants, when necessary.
5. Gives instruction on oral hygiene and conducts educational programs.
6. Sterilizes instruments and maintains the hygienic condition of equipment and the health care setting.
7. May mix amalgams, cements, silicates and other materials.
8. Requisitions supplies, keeps records and performs related work, as required.
Under general supervision, in addition to performing the work described for Assignment Level I above, also performs the following:
1. Examines and prioritizes patients requiring preventive and remedial dental care; follows up to ensure that treatment is provided.
2. Examines cavities, sealants and oral pathology for research purposes; charts/records findings.
3. Works with dentists and administrators to provide administrative support for functions related to the screening of patients for oral cancer; counsels and educates patients; collects and records oral cancer data.
4. Trains and guides Assignment Level I Dental Hygienists.
5. May conduct surveys and community outreach activities to identify and address dental disease trends.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A valid license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist, issued by the New York State Department of
Education.
For Appointment to Assignment Level II:
1. In addition to meeting the qualification requirement for Assignment Level I described above, must
have one year of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- College Savings Program
- Union Benefits for eligible titles
- Multiple employee discounts programs
- Commuter Benefits Programs
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.
About NYC Health + Hospitals
Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position:
This class of positions encompasses responsible professional work in the field of preventive dental care. All personnel perform related work.
Examples of Typical Tasks:
Under general supervision, performs the work described under Assignment Level I:
1. Examines, charts, and cleans teeth, removing soft and hard deposits.
2. Takes and develops dental x-rays.
3. Prepares local anesthesia and assists in oral surgery and extraction.
4. Administers preventive treatments, such as topical fluorides and pit and fissure sealants, when necessary.
5. Gives instruction on oral hygiene and conducts educational programs.
6. Sterilizes instruments and maintains the hygienic condition of equipment and the health care setting.
7. May mix amalgams, cements, silicates and other materials.
8. Requisitions supplies, keeps records and performs related work, as required.
Under general supervision, in addition to performing the work described for Assignment Level I above, also performs the following:
1. Examines and prioritizes patients requiring preventive and remedial dental care; follows up to ensure that treatment is provided.
2. Examines cavities, sealants and oral pathology for research purposes; charts/records findings.
3. Works with dentists and administrators to provide administrative support for functions related to the screening of patients for oral cancer; counsels and educates patients; collects and records oral cancer data.
4. Trains and guides Assignment Level I Dental Hygienists.
5. May conduct surveys and community outreach activities to identify and address dental disease trends.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A valid license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist, issued by the New York State Department of
Education.
For Appointment to Assignment Level II:
1. In addition to meeting the qualification requirement for Assignment Level I described above, must
have one year of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- College Savings Program
- Union Benefits for eligible titles
- Multiple employee discounts programs
- Commuter Benefits Programs
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hygienist jobs.
- Active Registered Dental Hygienist license in the state of employment
- Associate or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited program
- Current CPR and BLS certification
- Proficiency with dental practice management software such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft
- Experience performing prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and patient education
- Familiarity with digital radiography and intraoral imaging systems
Tips for Your Hygienist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each specialty
Dental hygiene covers general practice, pediatrics, and periodontics, and employers read resumes differently for each. Highlight patient load, instrumentation experience, and any specialty-specific software like Eaglesoft or Dentrix that matches the posting.
List your licensure state by state
Hygienist licenses don't transfer automatically across state lines. Your resume should clearly list every state where you hold an active license, because recruiters screen for this before reading anything else about your clinical background.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hygienist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target practices by patient philosophy
Before applying, research whether the practice is production-focused or patient-centered. Your cover letter should reflect their model. Candidates who explicitly address appointment pacing and patient education philosophy get stronger call-back rates from clinical directors.
Prepare a clinical skills checklist for interviews
Interviewers at dental groups often ask you to walk through your prophylaxis workflow, instrument sharpening habits, and radiography protocols. Preparing a concise verbal checklist in advance lets you answer confidently without sounding rehearsed or vague.
Negotiate your full compensation package
Hygienist offers vary widely on continuing education reimbursement, instrument stipends, and malpractice coverage, not just hourly rate. Ask about these line items separately before accepting, because they materially affect your real take-home value and professional development.
Hygienist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hygienists?
The companies hiring the most hygienists right now include Heartland Dental, Aspen Dental, and LiveWell Homecare Agency, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Dental service organizations and multi-location group practices tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.
How many hygienist jobs are remote?
About 2% of hygienist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is low compared to most health professions. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote work are oral health education, telehealth consultation, and corporate roles in dental benefits management rather than direct clinical care.
How do you become a hygienist?
You earn an associate or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from a Commission on Dental Accreditation-approved program, then pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and a regional or state clinical board exam. After that, you apply for licensure in the state where you intend to practice, which may require additional jurisprudence testing depending on the state's requirements.
Can you get hired as a hygienist with little or no experience?
Yes, new graduates are regularly hired into entry-level hygienist roles, particularly at general dental practices and community health clinics that are willing to invest in onboarding. Strengthening your application means highlighting your clinical externship hours, specific instrumentation you've used, and any patient volume you handled during your program so employers can assess your readiness without relying on paid work history.
What does the hygienist interview process look like?
Most hygienist interviews start with a phone or video screening to confirm licensure and availability, followed by an in-person visit that often includes a working interview where you treat a patient or demonstrate your clinical technique. Expect questions about your patient education approach, how you handle difficult patients, and your experience with the practice's software platform before a formal offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to hygienist jobs?
You can find and apply to hygienist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your license, specialty, and preferred schedule, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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