Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Hygienist – Full-Time

401 Attain St Ste 131, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Monday–Thursday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

We are seeking a Full-Time Dental Hygienist to join our growing dental team in Fuquay-Varina, NC. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive, patient-focused environment with a strong emphasis on quality care and teamwork.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to providing excellent preventive dental care and patient education. Both experienced hygienists and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing thorough dental cleanings and preventive care
• Taking and reviewing dental X-rays
• Performing periodontal assessments and charting
• Educating patients on oral hygiene and at-home care
• Collaborating with dentists and clinical team members to ensure high-quality patient care

We offer:

• Consistent weekday schedule (Monday–Thursday)
• Supportive and team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to grow within a modern practice
• Competitive compensation (based on experience)

If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a stable, rewarding opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to join our team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in NC 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

• 1-2 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.