Registered Dental Hygienist

Are you looking for a new dental home dedicated to offering the BEST workplace culture and patient care? Then we want to talk to you! We are closed every weekend and all major holidays! We offer paid vacation, paid holidays, retirement plans with an employer match, and health/dental/vision/life insurance plans. Continuous education and opportunities for advancement are available.

If you are looking to join a TERRIFIC team of dental professionals committed to providing best in class dental care to AMAZING patients--- look no further. We want to hear from you!

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. What do Dental Hygienists do? Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.

Dental Hygienist Responsibilities

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries, and periodontitis
• Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
• Take X-rays or dental impressions
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Monitor supplies

Dental Hygienist Skills

• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• Outstanding communication skills
• A patient and friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
• Valid license to practice in the state of Florida

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $48.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Registered Dental hygiene: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• State of Florida Hygiene License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lake Worth, FL 33463 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Worth, FL 33463: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person