Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Licensed to Administer Local Anesthesia

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated, personable, and clinically skilled Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our growing dental team. The ideal candidate is a team player, bilingual, detail-oriented, and passionate about providing exceptional patient care .

The ideal hygienist should be confident in providing comprehensive preventive hygiene care while being able to identify, document, and communicate oral health conditions and potential concerns to the dentist . We are looking for someone who understands that a great hygienist plays an important role in both patient education and early detection of dental disease.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preventive dental hygiene services, including prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, periodontal charting, radiographs as permitted, fluoride treatments, and other hygiene procedures within the scope of licensure.
• Administer local anesthesia in accordance with Florida licensure and applicable regulations.
• Perform thorough intraoral and extraoral assessments and recognize signs of soft tissue abnormalities, periodontal disease, inflammation, lesions, and other oral health concerns .
• Identify and recognize potential hard-tissue problems , including caries, fractures, defective restorations, wear, and other abnormalities, and communicate findings appropriately to the dentist.
• Review and update medical and dental histories and accurately document clinical findings.
• Take and interpret radiographs within the scope of practice and identify areas requiring further evaluation by the dentist.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene, periodontal health, home care, and preventive treatment.
• Clearly communicate clinical findings to the dentist and work collaboratively to develop appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with patients and create a comfortable, welcoming, and professional experience.
• Work closely with the dentist, dental assistants, and front office team to ensure excellent patient flow and continuity of care.
• Support periodontal and recall programs by helping patients understand the importance of maintaining regular preventive visits.
• Recognize opportunities for additional treatment and appropriately communicate them to the doctor without compromising patient trust.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and follow all OSHA, HIPAA, infection-control, and practice protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully prepared operatory.
• Participate actively as a team player , assisting the practice in maintaining an efficient and positive working environment.

Qualifications

• Current and active Florida Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in good standing.
• Licensed/certified to administer local anesthesia in Florida.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and periodontal evaluation skills.
• Ability to recognize and appropriately communicate soft-tissue and hard-tissue abnormalities .
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Professional, warm, and personable chairside manner.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to clinical excellence.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the entire dental team.
• Reliable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, patient-focused dental practice.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a hygienist who is more than someone who simply "cleans teeth." The ideal candidate is a clinician, educator, and advocate for the patient who can identify potential concerns, communicate effectively with the doctor, and contribute to a high level of patient care.

If you are bilingual, clinically confident, proactive, and enjoy working as part of a strong team , we would love to meet you.

Skills:

• Periodontics
• Bilingual
• Eaglesoft
• Spanish

Benefits:

• Dental
• PTO
• Bonuses

Compensation:

• $32-$35/hour