Registered Dental Hygienist
$93,600–$156,000 year
On-siteRockledge, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Perform prophylaxis, scaling, root planning, and periodontal maintenance while conducting comprehensive periodontal assessments and applying preventive treatments like fluoride and sealants. Expose and store digital radiographs, capture intraoral photographs, and review medical histories to flag concerns for the doctor. Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide where permitted, educate patients on oral hygiene, and document all clinical procedures in practice-management software. Set up and sterilize instruments per OSHA and CDC standards while maintaining HIPAA compliance and restocking operatory supplies. Full-time and part-time/PRN openings in Rockledge, FL, with competitive hourly pay ranging from $45 to $75.
Required Qualifications
- Active Florida Dental Hygienist license in good standing
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program
- Current Florida dental radiography certification / qualification to expose radiographs
- Current BLS / CPR certification
- Strong knowledge of periodontal therapy, preventive care, and dental terminology
- Proficiency with dental practice-management / EHR software and digital imaging
- Excellent communication, chairside manner, and attention to detail
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform repetitive, precise hand movements
- Manual dexterity and close-vision acuity for detailed chairside work
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Florida certification to administer local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide
- Experience with periodontal maintenance and implant maintenance
- Experience with Dentrix and intraoral scanners
- New graduates with strong clinical skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
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