Dental Hygienist – Part‑Time & Full‑Time Opportunities

1st Advantage Dental – Niskayuna (Balltown Road) | Niskayuna, NY
Located just outside Albany

Are you a compassionate, patient‑focused Dental Hygienist looking to join a supportive and growing team? 1st Advantage Dental – Niskayuna is excited to welcome a new hygienist to our practice! Whether you're a seasoned clinician or a brand‑new graduate, we would love to meet you.

We are a 2‑doctor practice with 4 experienced hygienists, a strong, committed patient base, and a collaborative team culture. As our office continues to grow, we’re offering both part‑time and full‑time schedule options to fit your needs.

Schedule Options

Part‑Time Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
(Lunch: 12:00–1:00)

Full‑Time Schedule:

Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
(Lunch: 12:00–1:00)

What We Offer

Competitive pay
Bonus opportunities
Full benefits package for full‑time team members (medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more)
Paid time off & holidays
CE & professional development opportunities
Supportive doctor team and an experienced hygiene department
Modern technology & a well‑organized workflow
A loyal, committed patient base
A positive, team‑oriented workplace culture
Open to new grads and experienced hygienists

What You’ll Do

Provide exceptional patient care and education
Perform comprehensive hygiene services including prophies, SRPs, assessments, and perio charting
Collaborate closely with our doctor team
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
Help support a cohesive, growth‑minded team atmosphere

What We’re Looking For

Active NY Dental Hygiene license
Passion for patient care
Positive attitude and strong communication skills
Team‑oriented mindset
Eagerness to learn and grow (new grads encouraged to apply!)

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors and hygienists are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

Hygienists in CT, MD, NC, NV and WA work for a supported professional corporation (PC) and are not employed by Heartland Dental.

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You’ll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills – you’ll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients!

What You’ll Gain

Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.
Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.
Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

1st advantage Dental- Niskayuna - Balltown , like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. With the support of a practice manager, a highly trained team on site, coupled with a vast network of experts across the nation, you’ll be completely connected to all the resources and support of Heartland Dental.

Join a 10 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community

Minimum Qualifications

Current dental hygienist license in New York and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required)
Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
CPR Certification

Preferred Experience

0 years of clinical experience
Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health
Clinical needs as required by office

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
Prolonged periods sitting and standing
Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.