Dental Hygienist

We are a private practice dental office seeking an upbeat, compassionate Dental Hygienist who is passionate about providing personalized, comprehensive care. The ideal candidate is committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience, assisting with patient assessments, and contributing to the overall efficiency and success of our practice.

Our goal is to create a warm, welcoming environment where patients of all ages feel comfortable, valued, and cared for from the moment they walk through our doors. We also believe in fostering a positive, supportive workplace where every team member works together with respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to providing the highest quality of care.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills, build meaningful relationships with patients, and make a lasting impact on their oral health and smiles every day

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling root planing procedures and polishing.
• Conduct patient assessments by taking vital signs, medical histories, and reviewing medical records to personalize treatment.
• Assist dentists during procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques to improve workflow and patient comfort.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, including brushing, flossing, and dietary advice tailored to individual needs.
• Operate dental equipment to take intraoral pictures and xrays.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and adhere strictly to infection control standards to ensure a sterile environment.
• Document all patient interactions.

Requirements

• Valid Dental Hygiene license with current certification in Florida.
• Proven experience in dental office settings, with familiarity in general dentistry and pediatric dentistry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, infection control procedures, and HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
• Excellent patient care skills with the ability to assess patient needs effectively and communicate clearly.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and professionalism.
• Embrace this opportunity to advance your career in a private practice dedicated to exceptional patient experiences!

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Nutrition • Patient treatment planning • Private practice • Surgery assistance • Patient comfort • Personal service client interaction documentation • Teamwork • Dental office • Vital signs • HIPAA compliance • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Pre-examination patient preparation • Root planing • HIPAA • Intraoral cameras • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Dental insurance • Initial patient assessment • Sterile field contamination management • Chairside coronal polishing • Patient history taking • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Healthcare privacy protection • Dental x-ray • Contract • Dental equipment • Patient consultations • Four handed dentistry • In-person • Employee discount • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Professional development assistance • Registered Dental Hygienist • Opportunities for advancement • Polishing • Flexible schedule • Entry level