Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Start or Grow Your Dental Hygiene Career with a Positive, Energetic Team in Vero Beach!

Supported Practice: Driftwood Dental Care

Years of Experience: No Experience Required (open to experience or new grad)

Dental Hygienist – Part-Time | Vero Beach, FL

Find the Part-Time Schedule You're Looking For with a Positive, Energetic Dental Team in Vero Beach!

Driftwood Dental Care in Vero Beach, Florida is looking for a Part-Time Dental Hygienist to join our team! Whether you're an experienced hygienist or a new graduate ready to begin your career, we're looking for someone who is friendly, positive, hardworking, and excited to learn and grow with the practice.

Our team describes itself as energetic, engaging, hardworking, positive, and professional. We're looking for a hygienist who brings that same energy to patient care and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.

SCHEDULE

This is a part-time position with the potential opportunity to add a fourth day in the future.

Monday: 7:40 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:40 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:40 AM – 6:00 PM

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Dental Hygienist at Driftwood Dental Care, you'll play an important role in helping patients achieve and maintain excellent oral health while building long-term relationships with the patients you serve.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide thorough, patient-focused dental hygiene care

• Perform preventive and periodontal procedures within the scope of dental hygiene practice

• Educate patients on oral health, preventive care, and recommended treatment

• Take and review dental radiographs as appropriate

• Maintain accurate and complete patient documentation

• Partner with the doctor and dental team to support comprehensive patient care

• Help create a positive and comfortable experience for every patient

• Follow infection control, safety, and clinical standards

• Participate as an engaged member of the team and contribute to a positive office environment

• Remain open to feedback, continued learning, and professional growth

REQUIREMENTS

• Current or pending Florida Dental Hygienist license

• Ability to provide compassionate, professional patient care

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Friendly, positive, and team-oriented approach

• Dependable and hardworking

• Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and continue growing professionally

• Ability to work the scheduled days and hours for the position

QUALIFICATIONS

• New graduates are encouraged to apply

• Previous dental hygiene experience is welcome but not required

• Experience with Dentrix Core is preferred but not required

• Experience with DEXIS is preferred but not required

• Comfortable working in an energetic, team-focused environment

• Strong patient education and relationship-building skills

• Professional, dependable, and committed to delivering a positive patient experience

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal hygienist for Driftwood Dental Care is someone who brings a great attitude to work each day. You don't need to know everything on day one. We're looking for someone who is friendly, positive, hardworking, willing to learn, and motivated to grow.

Whether you're a new graduate building your clinical confidence or an experienced hygienist looking for a positive team environment, we're looking for someone who wants to contribute to the practice, provide excellent patient care, and continue developing professionally.

ABOUT DRIFTWOOD DENTAL CARE

Driftwood Dental Care is located in Vero Beach, Florida. Our team describes the office as energetic, engaging, hardworking, positive, and professional. We value team members who enjoy working together, supporting one another, and creating a welcoming experience for patients.

We're looking for a Dental Hygienist who wants to become part of the team and grow with the practice. With the potential opportunity to add a fourth day in the future, this position is a great fit for someone looking for a part-time schedule with room to grow.

READY TO JOIN THE TEAM?

If you're a Dental Hygienist looking for a positive, professional environment where you can continue learning, growing, and providing excellent patient care, we'd love to connect with you.

New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply!

Benefits Offered by Your Supported Practice

• Flexible Schedule & HDflex Shift Options
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Health Insurance with Free Virtual Care
• Daily Pay & Bonus Programs
• Vision, Dental & Life Benefits
• Sponsored Continuing Education
• Regional Mentors
• Videa AI & iTero Scanner Access

As a clinical provider, you'll be respected for your expertise and empowered to provide exceptional patient care. You'll have access to the resources, training, and support to grow your skills and build strong partnerships with the supported doctors you work alongside.

You'll retain full clinical autonomy, with access to hygiene mentors, the latest technology, and industry-leading continuing education at no cost to you.

Qualifications:

• Current dental hygienist license
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening, and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification

Preferred Experience

• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanners, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients, provide preventative care, and maintain patients' dental health
• Completion of Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to starting employment

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,200 supported doctors across 37 states and the District of Columbia in over 2,000 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.

Heartland Dental is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team.