Dental Hygienist

Smiles at Lakewood Ranch; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Heartland Dental is hiring a part-time Dental Hygienist for the Lakewood Ranch, FL practice. Join a team that values patient-centered care and growth opportunities. Three days per week with competitive pay and strong mentorship.

Requirements include Florida dental hygienist license, an Associate’s or Bachelor’s in dental hygiene, CPR, and knowledge of dental hygiene procedures and patient screening. Our office emphasizes education and collaborative care.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Florida.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene.
• CPR Certification.

Skills

Dental hygiene procedures

Dental patient screening

Medical history documentation

CPR Certification

Education

Associate’s degree in dental hygiene

Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanner

Digital x-rays

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Dental Hygienist- Lakewood Ranch, FLJoin a Practice That Puts People First!Location:Smiles at Lakewood Ranch14606 E. State Road 70Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Part-Time (3 days per week)| Competitive PayAre you a passionate dental hygienist looking for more than just a job? Do you want to be part of a team that values your time, your voice, and your growth? If so, we’d love to meet you!Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

Patient-Centered CareWe believe in quality over quantity. Our practice is designed to give you the time you need to build trust with patients, educate them on oral health, and deliver exceptional care, without feeling rushed.

Mentorship & OnboardingWhether you're just starting out or looking to grow, you’ll be supported by experienced hygiene mentors and a structured onboarding program tailored to your success.Team CollaborationWe believe in synergy. Join regularly scheduled meetings with our doctors and hygiene team to align on patient care, share insights, and foster a collaborative environment.

What You’ll GainContinuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips .Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care .Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

Minimum QualificationsCurrent dental hygienist license in Florida 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 documentationCPR Certification

Preferred ExperienceAny years of clinical experienceExperience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systemsDesire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental healthClinical needs as required by office

Physical RequirementsAbility 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 positionProlonged periods sitting and standingMust be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at timesAvailability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person)periodically throughout the yearAs 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.

Who is 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 1,900+ 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.