Floating Dental Hygienist State

Floating Dental Hygienist job at Finger Lakes Dental Care. New York State.

Are you a licensed dental hygienist who thrives on variety, adapts easily to new environments, and finds joy in deliverying top-tier patient care - even when plans change last minute?

This opportunity to join Finger Lakes Dental Care as a Floating Dental Hygienist - a full time role designed for someone who brings consistency, warmth, and excellence to multiple teams across our locations. You'll be a key part of maintaining our standard of care whenever a teammate is out or patient demand surges.

You step in during:

• Planned time off
• Same-day call-outs or family emergencies
• Unexpected upticks in our hygiene schedule

This role helps us ensure that every patient receives the same gold-standard care, and every office stays supported and running smoothly - no matter what the day brings.

• A licensed NYS Dental Hygienist (1+ years experience preferred)
• A team player who builds quick rapport with patients and team members
• Comfortable working with different dentists, assistants and administrative staff
• Organized, reliable, and ready to jump in wherever needed.
• WIlling and able to travel between multiple Finger Lakes Dental Care offices (typically within 15-45 minutes of each other)
• Passionate about patient care, preventive education, and doing the right thing - even when no one is looking

• Deliver preventive and periodontal care aligned with Finger Lakes Dental Care protocols
• Maintain patient comfort, trust, and education - even on first visits
• Adapt to different workflows while keeping documentation accurate and complete
• Communicate clearly using Open Dental and Slack
• Uphold the culture and expectations of Finger Lakes Dental Care - every location, every day

• On-time arrival and readiness across all offices
• Seamless integration with new teams and systems
• Patient feedback that reflects consistency and kindness
• Clinical documentation that's accurate and thorough - every time
• A consistent example of our Core Values.

• Competitive compensation with a higher hourly rate - based on experience
• Full-Time benefits include
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance - HSA available with qualifying plan
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and holiday pay
  • Company paid continuing education and hygiene training
• Supportive leadership and a culture you'll be proud to represent - across every office