Dental Hygienist

Community Health Centers, Inc.; Groveland (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Centers, Inc. is seeking a dental hygienist to deliver preventive dental care in accordance with Florida regulations. The role focuses on patient education and disease prevention at CHC sites and occasionally at off-site centers.

Requirements include CODA-accredited education, current Florida dental hygiene license, and BLS certification; one year of experience is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; willingness to work evenings is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program.
• Must possess and maintain a Florida State Dental Hygiene License with no revocations or suspensions.
• Current BLS Certification.
• One year of practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dental hygiene services in accordance with Florida Statute 466 and Admin Rule 64B5.
• Provide care at CHC sites and off-site centers with emphasis on prevention and patient education.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish helpful

Education

CODA-accredited dental hygiene program

Florida State Dental Hygiene License

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for delivering dental hygiene services in accordance with Florida Statute 466 and Administrative Rule 64B5. Delivers care at CHC sites and other off‑site centers as needed, with an emphasis on prevention of and patient education about oral disease.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program
• Certification can be obtained within the dental hygiene program or through post‑graduate continuing education.

Experience

• One year of practice experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure

• Must have passed National Dental Hygiene Board examinations and possess and maintain a current, active Florida State Dental Hygiene License (Department of Health / Division of Medical Quality Assurance); no license revocations or suspensions in any other state.
• Must possess and maintain a current BLS Certification.

Skills

• Bilingual English/Spanish helpful.

Other Requirements

• Able to work flexible hours as needed; must be able to work at least one late night per week.

Background Screening Requirement

This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants can find the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness information available at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com