Registered Dental Hygienist
About the role
Big Smiles Florida is a school‑based mobile dental practice seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist for the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, FL area and surrounding counties. The innovative in‑school dental program offers a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, providing a diverse environment ideal for working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference. Founded almost two decades ago by two mom‑dentists, Big Smiles is the nation’s leading in‑school dental program, bringing preventative and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children each year through state‑licensed dental professionals using portable equipment. The organization partners with over 8,000 school districts across 20 states, including 21 of the 25 largest districts, to address the widespread lack of access to dental care for underserved children.
Responsibilities
- Assist with oral health management of all patients, being a team player at all times.
- Verify patient identity using name and date of birth prior to treatment; place initials on the medical chart to indicate verification.
- Obtain oral health assessment for each patient (new‑baseline and follow‑up).
- Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information.
- Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application, and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards.
- Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist.
- Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing).
- Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart.
- Travel daily to and from school sites.
Qualifications
- Hold an active RDH license.
- Have working experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
- Possess a valid driver license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to schools across counties.
- Work well with others, both children and adults.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Maintain current CPR (BLS) certification.
Skills
- Bilingual preferred.
Benefits
- Benefit package (health, dental, vision).
- Flexible scheduling with full‑ and part‑time positions available.
- State‑of‑the‑art portable dental equipment.
- Latest technology and digital radiography.
- Unique work experience in a school‑based mobile dental setting.
Schedule
Work a school‑day schedule of about 6–7 hours, typically between 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M., with evenings, weekends, and summers off.