Dental Hygienist

About the role

Join an 15-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community. Meet our Doctor team here: https://www.forthamerdentalcare.com/about-your-dentist/

We are a well-established, positive and upbeat team that values teamwork and a high level of communication.

Responsibilities

• Recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate
• Integral member of the patient care team
• Give your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire
• Provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients
• Develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills
• Deliver exceptional patient care

Requirements

• Current dental hygienist license in Florida 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
• 4+ 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
• Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation
• 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

Qualifications

• Tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans
• Six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
• Continuing education to provide 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