Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

$7500 Welcome Bonus

PTO + Paid Holidays

Great Benefit Package

Retirement Plan Options

Free CE and mentorship opportunities

Job summary

A leading dental support organization is seeking a Dental Hygienist in Baton Rouge, LA. The role involves providing high-quality patient care and supporting patients with their dental health needs. Candidates must have a dental hygienist license in LA and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. The position offers a flexible schedule, a significant welcome bonus, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, dedicated, and eager to grow in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in LA required.
• Excellent working knowledge of dental procedures and patient documentation.
• CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as part of the dental hygiene team.
• Support patients’ dental health through preventive care and education.
• Assist with virtual training sessions as required.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Excellent knowledge of dental hygiene procedures

Strong communication skills

Dentistry knowledge

Dental hygiene procedures

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Current dental hygienist license in LA

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanner

Digital x-rays

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

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Coursey Dental Care

Located at:
13707 Coursey Blvd, Ste A
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70817

At Coursey Dental Care, patient care is our #1 priority—and so is creating a work environment that’s collaborative, compassionate, energetic, and fun. Our team is open-minded, hard‑working, and always growing. We believe in giving honest, motivating feedback, lifting each other up, and providing exceptional care in a positive and supportive space.

If you’re an outgoing, patient-focused hygienist who’s ready to grow with a like-minded team, we want to meet you!

What We Offer

• Flexible Schedule: Full-Time
• $7500 Welcome Bonus
• PTO + Paid Holidays
• Great Benefit Package
• Retirement Plan Options
• Free CE and mentorship opportunities

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 to enhance your clinical skills – you’ll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients!

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in LA and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required)
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification

Preferred Experience

• 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
• Clinical needs as required by office

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
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

About Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care