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Dental Hygienist (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P27593

Buffalo Dental Group

400 FOREST AVE, Buffalo, NY 14213
54,425 - 65,548/yr

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Duties Description Buffalo Psychiatric Center is recruiting a Dental Hygienist to assist their Dentist in providing dental services to individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As a Dental Hygienist, you will perform a variety of dental services including:

Placing and exposing dental X-ray films.

Removing deposits, growths, and stains from teeth.

Teaching proper hygiene techniques for teeth and gums.

Notes:

1. If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position.

2. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

3. If appointed you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they possess a license and current registration to practice dental hygiene in New York State.

OR

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Dental Hygienist eligible list.

OR

Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance

Access to tuition assistance programs

Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth

Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave

NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

Posted hiring rate includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA ISU Grade 12 ($48,956) and Geographic Pay Differential ($4,000). The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($59,757) and Geographic Pay Differential ($4,000).

Notes:

1. If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position.

2. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

3. If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

About Buffalo Dental Group

Buffalo Dental Group is dedicated to providing ultra-conservative care focused on helping patients preserve their original smiles. The practice emphasizes a whole-body approach to exceptional dentistry, ensuring patients enjoy a healthier mouth, a more self-confident appearance, and a higher quality of life. Since 1994, the skilled doctors have pioneered Minimally Invasive Dentistry, developing outstanding techniques for preserving healthy tooth structure.

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