Dental Hygienist

Tampa Family Health Centers; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Family Health Centers is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join their innovative team. This role involves patient care duties such as screenings, cleanings, and educating patients about maintaining good oral hygiene. The ideal candidate will possess a current Florida Dental Hygiene License and a passion for helping others.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous PTO and 7 paid company holidays

401 (K) plan with employer contribution

Company paid Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

CME Days

Student Loan Repayment options

Qualifications

• Previous dental hygiene experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient screenings and assess oral health conditions.
• Take dental radiographs and perform cleanings.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Oral Hygiene Education

Team Collaboration

Education

Current Florida Dental Hygiene License

Current CPR certification

Job description

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Are you ready to embark on a career journey that's more than just a job? At Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC), we're redefining healthcare, and looking for a Dental Hygienist to be part of our dynamic team. We're not just a healthcare organization; we're a community that thrives on innovation, compassion, and positive change.

Tampa Family Health Centers Offers Comprehensive Benefits Including

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO and 7 paid company holidays
• 401 (K) plan, with employer contributing 3% of your salary after one year of employment
• Company paid Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Days
• Base Salary + Productivity Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment options through NHSC
  
  

Position Summary: In accordance with the plans and policies of Tampa Family Health Center, Inc. the Dental Hygienist works together with the dentist to meet the oral health needs of the patient. Performs all duties according to Florida statute as it pertains to dental hygiene.

Essential Functions

• Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Taking and dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
• Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
• Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
• making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
• Performing documentation and office management activities
• Possesses an ability and willingness to learn.
• Able to establish and maintain effective communication with patients and coworkers. Able to communicate in English with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain effective and positive working relationships with patients and staff with the ability to motivate patients.
• Helps to identify need for supplies, materials, equipment. Helps with ordering process of dental supplies.
• Helps to coordinate maintenance and equipment service requests from dental service company
  
  

General Duties

• This position requires traveling to cover different locations when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by CDO or Director of Dental Operations
  
  

Knowledge And Experience

• Previous dental hygiene experience preferred
  
  

Education, Certification Training And License

• Current Florida Dental Hygiene License
• Current CPR certification

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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