Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Heartland Dental in Vero Beach, FL is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to enhance patient oral health and provide quality care. You will work with a supportive team, offering high-quality patient care and access to ongoing education.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid Florida dental hygienist license and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and continuing education opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Florida.
• Excellent working knowledge of dental hygiene procedures.
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to enhance patient oral health.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team for patient support.
• Attend training sessions for professional development.

Skills

Dental hygiene procedures

Patient screening

Medical history documentation

CPR certification

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanners

Digital x-rays

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Indian River Dentistry – Vero Beach, FL

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non‑clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,900 dental offices. Each supported office is unique to its community and the patients it serves. Supported doctors are clinical leaders who retain full autonomy, and all staff are united by a common goal of delivering high‑quality care and excellent patient experiences.

Dental Hygienist Role

As a Dental Hygienist, you will be an integral member of the patient care team, providing the time and care your patients deserve and seeking to enhance their oral health through a best‑in‑class support system and ongoing educational opportunities.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO.
• Continuing education to develop your full potential and improve clinical skills.
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with one‑on‑one hygiene mentorship and networking opportunities.
• Unparalleled business support and high‑quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with over 20 years of experience, offering a stable career and unlimited growth potential.
• Work with a 12‑person dedicated team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Florida and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene.
• Excellent working knowledge of dental hygiene procedures, patient screening, and medical history documentation.
• CPR certification.

Preferred Experience

• New graduates and experienced hygienists encouraged to apply.
• Experience with Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanners, digital x‑rays, and electronic medical record systems.
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet patient needs.
• Ability to meet clinical needs as required by the office.

Physical Requirements

• Capability to perform essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions, or in‑person trainings, periodically throughout the year.
• Completion of a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions, except in FL & TN.

About Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental provides non‑clinical administrative support to over 3,000 doctors in 1,900+ offices. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and are unified by a common goal of delivering high‑quality care. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.