Palm Coast Dental Care Job Description

We are hiring a part-time dental hygienist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Job Summary

The part-time dental hygienist will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care, working closely with our dentist to ensure accurate diagnoses and treatment plans, and maintaining a clean and organized dental facility. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental hygiene services to patients, including exams, cleanings, and education on oral health and hygiene practices.
• Work closely with the dentist to ensure accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Maintain a clean and organized dental facility, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring the highest level of patient safety.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with patients, communicating effectively and addressing any concerns or questions they may have.

Requirements

• Dental Hygienist license in Florida
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, and dental patient screening and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene OR equivalent experience of 1-2 years
• 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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
• 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

About Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental is the largest and one of the fastest-growing Dental Support Organizations, providing exceptional service to its more than 2,300 supported doctors in 38 states and over 1,400 supported offices. We are committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion, and we provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.