Dental Hygienist RDH

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Island Smiles Dentistry – Dr. Hardik Patel
Merritt Island, Florida

Island Smiles Dentistry is seeking a friendly, dependable, and motivated Registered Dental Hygienist to join our growing private practice. We are a patient-focused office equipped with state-of-the-art dental technology and committed to providing high-quality care in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Our hygienists receive one-hour patient appointments , providing sufficient time to deliver thorough care, educate patients, and build lasting relationships.

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday through Thursday
• Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch
• Compensation: $42–$45 per hour, based on experience
• Appointment Length: One-hour patient appointments
• Experience: Minimum of one year of clinical dental hygiene experience preferred
• Paid Holidays: Eligibility begins after 90 days of employment
• Retirement Benefit: 401(k) eligibility after 12 months of employment with a 3% employer match
• Practice Management Software: Open Dental
• Modern, state-of-the-art dental technology and equipment
• Supportive, team-oriented private-practice environment

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene services, including prophylaxis, periodontal charting, scaling and root planing, fluoride treatments, and radiographs
• Assess patients’ oral health and accurately document clinical findings
• Educate patients regarding oral hygiene, periodontal health, and recommended treatment
• Identify signs of periodontal disease and effectively communicate findings to Dr. Patel and the clinical team
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation in Open Dental
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, infection-control, and sterilization protocols
• Help patients feel comfortable, respected, and informed throughout their appointments
• Work collaboratively with the dentist, dental assistants, and administrative team
• Support the office in maintaining an organized, efficient, and positive clinical environment

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Current and active Florida Registered Dental Hygienist license
• Minimum of one year of clinical dental hygiene experience preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Local anesthetic license is a plus
• Experience with Open Dental software is preferred but not required
• Strong knowledge of periodontal disease, treatment planning, and patient education
• Excellent clinical, communication, and time-management skills
• Gentle, thorough, and compassionate approach to patient care
• Dependable, professional, punctual, and organized
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation
• Ability to work independently while remaining a supportive team player
• Comfortable using digital dental technology and learning new systems
• Dedicated to building trusting, long-term relationships with patients
• Proactive, “go-getter” attitude and commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience

If you are an enthusiastic dental hygienist looking for a long-term opportunity with a modern, privately owned dental practice, we would love to meet you.

To apply, please submit your résumé and current contact information for consideration.