Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist Location: Clarksville,TN and Hendersonville,TN Pay: $46/ hour Schedule: Full-Time Benefits: Medical Insurance + Voluntary Benefits About the Opportunity We are seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist who takes pride in thorough patient care, accurate clinical work, and dependable follow-through. This role offers the opportunity to manage your patient schedule with autonomy while working within clear clinical standards and alongside a team that values strong communication and a close doctor-hygiene partnership. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and comfortable speaking up when a patient or teammate needs support. You care about patients as people and take safety, documentation, and quality of care seriously. What You'll Do Provide preventive and periodontal hygiene care within Tennessee scope-of-practice requirements and established clinical protocols Review patient histories, assess periodontal health, obtain appropriate records and radiographs, and bring concerns to the dentist's attention Deliver authorized hygiene services with consistent attention to quality, patient comfort, and safety Educate patients about their oral health, home care, and recommended next steps in clear, practical language Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical notes, charting, and treatment records Prepare for each patient, manage appointment time responsibly, and communicate delays early Provide dentists with concise clinical handoffs and work closely with assistants and the business team to keep patient care coordinated Follow infection-control, sterilization, privacy, and workplace-safety procedures Participate in team huddles, training, and ongoing clinical calibration What We're Looking For Current Tennessee Registered Dental Hygienist license in good standing Current CPR/BLS certification and any other credentials required for the role Strong clinical judgment and the ability to manage your patient schedule independently Careful documentation, reliable time management, and consistent follow-through Warm, professional approach to patient education and communication Openness to feedback, accountability, teamwork, and continued learning Ability to reliably commute to the assigned office What We Offer Medical insurance Voluntary benefits Supportive team environment Opportunities for continued learning and professional development A culture focused on accountability, teamwork, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement #J-18808-Ljbffr