Dental Hygienist

University Family Dentistry, supported by Heartland Dental, is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our team for a full-time, 4-day-per-week position.

About the Role

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, you’ll be fully supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene procedures, including patient screening and medical history documentation.
• Provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health.
• Utilize tools such as Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays, and electronic medical record systems.
• Collaborate with a 9-person team focused on communication and community.

Requirements

• Current dental hygienist license in Florida.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required).
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry and dental hygiene procedures.
• CPR Certification.
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation, including prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and lifting up to 45 pounds.
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically throughout the year.
• Completion of a tuberculosis (TB) test prior to employment (not applicable in FL & TN).

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience.
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet patient needs.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including health insurance and retirement savings plans.
• Six paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Continuing education opportunities to develop your full potential.
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities.
• Unparalleled business support, high-quality supplies, and labs for exceptional patient care.
• Stable career with unlimited growth potential as part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience.

About University Family Dentistry

University Family Dentistry, 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 on-site team, and a vast network of experts across the nation, you’ll have access to all the resources and support of Heartland Dental. Join a collaborative, communication-focused team of 9 professionals dedicated to community and patient care.

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to over 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Supported doctors retain full clinical autonomy and establish their own care philosophies while being united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.