Dental Hygienist

The College of Dentistry is recruiting for a Dental Hygienist II at the Wildlight Dental Clinic in Yulee, Florida. This position will work under the direction of dental faculty members in oral hygiene instruction, dental cleanings, and related treatments; and administer local anesthesia (as necessary).

Perform oral prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance procedures, scaling, and root planing procedures for patients of the Wildlight Dental Clinic, as permitted by Florida law. Instruct, evaluate, and supervise patients in oral hygiene education and preventive dental techniques. Perform all other related duties. Complete appropriate extra- and intra-oral exam, including probing and charting. Maintain current medical and dental history, blood pressure, radiographs, progress notes, and charge entry.

Keep dental faculty members informed of patient appointments and coordinate scheduling between doctors and patients. Support the patient recall system and scheduling, in cooperation with the front office staff members to assure timely care and scheduling of patients. Perform other administrative duties as necessary (i.e., copying, filing patient charts, etc.).

Supervise sterilization of dental instruments or sterilize them (when necessary). Maintain clinic and operatory equipment in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. Order and stock hygiene supplies.

Expose, develop, and mount standardized and other special radiographs.

Participate in in-service training and lectures. Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) licensure.

Perform other duties (as necessary). Attend meetings (as required). Work in other College of Dentistry (CoD) departments (when needed).

Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives by providing top-tier dental care in a vibrant, supportive environment!

Pay: $39.00 - $43.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

CPR Certification • Medical chart preparation • Teamwork • Equipment safety procedures • Dental care patient counseling • Root planing • HIPAA • Filing • Full-time • Mid-level • Blood pressure monitoring • Health insurance • Patient care experience (1–2 years) • Medical scheduling • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Preventive health (patient care) • Medical administrative support • Health information management experience (1–2 years) • Dental terminology • Charge capture (medical billing) • Paid time off • Dental x-ray • Clinical assessment documentation • Patient care • Dental equipment • Medical equipment cleaning • Stocking • Employee assistance program • Dental clinic • Vision insurance • Health information management • In-person • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Local anesthesia • Retirement plan