Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Continuing Education (CE)

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Hygienist for Largo, FL at Smiles on East Bay Drive. Join a patient-centered practice that values your time, voice, and growth while delivering quality preventive care.

We offer full benefits, 401(k), paid CE opportunities, mentorship and onboarding, plus a supportive team that meets regularly to enhance patient care. Licensure in Florida and a dental hygiene degree are required, with CPR certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• Current Florida dental hygienist license is required.
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, patient screening and medical history documentation.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered dental hygiene care with focus on prevention and education.
• Educate patients on oral health and preventive care.
• Document medical history and screening accurately.
• Collaborate with dental team to deliver exceptional patient care.

Skills

Dental hygiene knowledge

CPR Certification

Education

Associate’s degree in dental hygiene

Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Job description

Largo, FL 33771

Full-Time (Tues - Fri) | Competitive Pay | Full Benefits

Are 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!

Dental Hygienist - Largo, FL

Join a Practice That Puts People First!

Location: Smiles on East Bay 3700 East Bay Drive Largo, FL 33771

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

Patient-Centered Care

We 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.

Full Benefits Package

We take care of our team with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Life Insurance


• Paid Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities


• And more!

Mentorship & Onboarding

Whether 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 Collaboration

We 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 Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)


• Continuing 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 Qualifications

• Current 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 documentation


• CPR Certification

Preferred Experience

• [INSERT NUMBER OF YEARS] years of clinical 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.

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.