Dental Hygienist

Smiles for Life; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Job summary

Smiles for Life is looking for a dedicated Dental Hygienist in Richmond, Indiana. This role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, along with full-time and part-time opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a current dental hygienist license in Indiana and a degree in dental hygiene, ensuring excellent patient care in a supportive environment.

Join a collaborative team and enjoy benefits such as health insurance, retirement savings plans, and continuing education opportunities. Embrace a work-life balance while making a positive impact in your community.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Indiana.
• Excellent working knowledge of dental hygiene procedures.
• CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care.
• Maintain patient health and hygiene.
• Participate in a hygiene mentorship program.

Skills

Excellent working knowledge of dentistry

CPR Certification

Desire to continue learning

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanner

Digital x-rays

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Dental Hygienist – Sign on Bonus $10,000 | Smiles for Life | Full-Time and Part-Time | Accepting New Grads

Why Smiles for Life?

As an elite clinical provider and patient advocate, you’ll receive best in class non‑clinical support to provide exceptional lifetime patient care while obtaining unparalleled education to enhance your clinical skills. You’ll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, giving your patients the time and attention they need, with the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program. You’ll work a schedule that inspires work life balance and receive competitive benefits. Provide outstanding patient care, invest in your community, and do it all with the support of Heartland Dental.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
• Continuing education to enable you to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities
• 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

About Smiles for Life

Smiles for Life, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. With the support of a practice manager, a highly trained team on site, coupled with a vast network of experts across the nation, you’ll be completely connected to all the resources and support of Heartland Dental. Join a 7 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Indiana 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

• New graduates and experienced providers are encouraged to apply
• 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
• 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.

We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.