Dental Hygienist

Garners Ferry Dentistry; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401(k)

Life Insurance

Daily pay

Continuing education

Bonus opportunities

Additional benefits

Job summary

Garners Ferry Dentistry in Columbia, SC is seeking a passionate Dental Hygienist for a full-time role. The position offers up to $57/hour plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Join a patient-focused team that values your growth, provides mentorship, continuing education, and a structured onboarding program to help you thrive.

You will deliver preventive care, educate patients, and support clinical teams while maintaining high standards of quality and compassion.

Qualifications

• SC dental hygienist license required or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive dental hygiene care and patient education.
• Conduct patient screenings and document medical history.
• Collaborate with doctors and hygienists to deliver quality care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Lifelong learning

Education

SC dental hygienist license

Associate's or Bachelor's in dental hygiene

CPR Certification

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanner

Digital x-rays

EMR systems

Job description

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus | Dental Hygienist

Garners Ferry Dentistry | Columbia, SC

6420 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209

Full-Time Opportunity | Up to $57/Hour + Bonus Potential | Comprehensive Benefits

Join a Practice That Values Your Growth and Expertise

At Garners Ferry Dentistry, we're looking for a passionate Dental Hygienist who wants more than just a job. We're seeking a team member who is committed to exceptional patient care, values collaboration, and wants to grow in a supportive, patient-focused environment.

If you're looking for a practice where your voice matters, your time is respected, and your professional development is encouraged, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive compensation with earning potential up to $55/hour
• Uncapped bonus opportunities
• Patient-centered approach that prioritizes quality care and meaningful patient relationships
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Structured onboarding program designed to set you up for success
• Dedicated hygiene mentorship and ongoing clinical support
• Continuing education opportunities to help advance your career
• Regular collaboration with doctors and fellow hygienists focused on delivering exceptional patient care

Benefits & Perks

We believe in investing in our team and supporting both personal and professional well-being.

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Daily Pay Opportunities
• Paid Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
• Bonus Opportunities
• Additional benefits available

What You'll Experience

As a Dental Hygienist, you'll play a key role in helping patients achieve and maintain excellent oral health through preventive care, education, and personalized treatment.

You’ll have the support, resources, and professional development opportunities needed to continue growing your clinical skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of your patients every day.

Whether you're an experienced hygienist or early in your career, you'll be surrounded by a team committed to helping you succeed.

What We're Looking For

• Active Dental Hygienist license (or eligibility to obtain licensure)
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient care
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Positive, team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning
• Desire to work in a collaborative and supportive practice environment

Why Garners Ferry Dentistry?

• Patient-focused practice dedicated to quality care
• Strong team culture built on collaboration and communication
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
• Supportive mentorship and career development
• Opportunity to grow your skills and advance your career
• A workplace where your contributions are recognized and valued

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 South Carolina 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.