Dental Hygienist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance

Dental benefits

HSA

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Continuing education opportunities

Mentorship and development

Job summary

University Parkway Dental in Sarasota, FL is hiring a Dental Hygienist to join a small, supportive team. You will educate patients, provide comprehensive hygiene care, and work closely with the doctor to deliver exceptional patient experiences.

The practice emphasizes patient relationships, quality care, and ongoing clinical development within a friendly, growth‑minded environment.

Qualifications

• Current Florida dental hygienist license
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene required
• CPR certification is required

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with patients and families
• Educate patients on oral health and preventive care
• Provide hygiene care in a supportive environment
• Collaborate with doctor and team for outstanding patient experiences
• Make a meaningful impact on patients’ health and confidence

Skills

Dental hygiene procedures

CPR Certification

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in dental hygiene

Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Job description

University Parkway Dental | Sarasota, FL

Looking for a Dental Home Where You'll Feel Supported and Valued?

University Parkway Dental is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our friendly, close-knit team in beautiful Sarasota, Florida! If you love building relationships with patients, working alongside supportive teammates, and making a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to meet you.

About Us

At University Parkway Dental, you'll join a welcoming 5-person team that truly enjoys working together. We pride ourselves on creating a positive, upbeat environment where communication, teamwork, and patient care come first.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Small, close-knit team where your contributions matter
• Supportive doctor and teammates who enjoy collaborating
• Established practice with a loyal patient base
• Positive, fun, and welcoming work environment
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your clinical skills
• Strong focus on patient relationships and quality care

What You'll Be Doing

As a Dental Hygienist, you'll play an important role in helping patients achieve healthier smiles and better overall health.

• Build lasting relationships with patients and families
• Educate patients on oral health and preventive care
• Provide exceptional hygiene care in a supportive environment
• Work closely with the doctor and team to deliver outstanding patient experiences
• Make a meaningful impact on your patients' health and confidence

Benefits & Perks

We believe in taking care of our team so they can focus on taking great care of patients.

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, prescription drug, and vision insurance
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education opportunities
• Hygiene mentorship and clinical development support
• Leadership training and career growth opportunities
• Employee discount programs and additional voluntary benefits

What We're Looking For

• Current Florida Dental Hygienist license (or ability to obtain licensure)
• 1+ years of dental hygiene experience preferred
• A positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team
• Passion for patient care and education
• A friendly, relationship-focused approach to dentistry
• Desire to continue learning and growing professionally

At University Parkway Dental, you'll find more than just a job. You'll find a team that supports one another, values your expertise, and genuinely enjoys helping patients feel their best.

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

• Any 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.