Mobile Hygienist

Are you a dedicated dental hygienist looking to make an impact in a friendly and professional environment? We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our team! If you're passionate about helping patients maintain their healthiest smiles, providing exceptional care, and working alongside a supportive team, we'd love to meet you!

Duties and Responsibilities: 

•  Provides dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, and periodontal probing as needed
• Instructs patients in preventative dental techniques (oral hygiene instructions)
• May apply topical anesthesia as recommended/required preparation for dental procedures to be performed by the dentist
• Completes and maintains records of patients
• Exposes radiographs at appropriate intervals
• Orders and stocks dental supplies as needed 
• Assists with planning, developing and conducting dental health education or preventative programs
• Participates in research projects and needs assessment surveys
• Other Duties Assigned. 

All providers are responsible for participation in any ongoing quality improvement activities in the clinical area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of dental terminology
• Knowledge of dental hygiene principles and practices
• Ability to instruct patients in preventive dental techniques (oral hygiene instructions)
• Ability to communicate effectively

 QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Must have current, valid Florida Hygiene License in accordance with Florida Statute 466
• Must be CPR certified
• Skilled in written and oral communication
• Ability and willingness to work with children, teachers and parents in a school/daycare setting.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee may be required to work in tight spaces and different temperatures. The employee is frequently required to sit and may need to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to maintain a professional and calm demeanor while working with children.

PanCare of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key to our success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.