Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Heartland Dental in South Carolina seeks a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join a collaborative team. You will provide outstanding patient care while being recognized as a vital member of the patient care team. Excellent growth opportunities and extensive support are offered for your clinical career development.

This role requires a valid South Carolina dental hygienist license and strong knowledge of dental hygiene procedures. Join us to enhance your clinical skills and make a difference in patient experiences.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care as part of the dental team.
• Participate in the Hygiene mentor program for professional development.
• Document patient screenings and maintain medical history.

Skills

Knowledge of dental procedures

Patient care

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene

Tools

Velscope

Digital x-rays

Electronic medical records systems

Job description

Shift

Mon‑Thurs

Why 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 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors and hygienists are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

Hygienists in CT, MD, NC, NV and WA work for a supported professional corporation (PC) and are not employed by Heartland Dental.

Dental Hygienist

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You’ll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best‑in‑class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills – you’ll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients!

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

About Indian Land Dental Care

• Join a 15 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Small‑Town Charm, Big‑City Access – Enjoy the welcoming community feel of Indian Land while being just minutes from Charlotte, NC, offering easy access to major employers, professional sports, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
• Excellent Quality of Life – Indian Land is known for its top‑rated schools, beautiful neighborhoods, parks, walking trails, and family‑friendly atmosphere, making it a highly desirable place to live and work.
• Growing & Thriving Community – One of the fastest‑growing areas in the region, Indian Land offers new development, modern amenities, and a strong local economy while still maintaining its relaxed Southern charm.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in South Carolina and 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

• Open to new grads and experienced Hygienists.
• 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.

About 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.