Mobile Hygienist

Dental Hygienist Full-Time | Non-Exempt

PanCare of Florida is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mobile Dental Hygienist to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you'll provide high-quality preventive dental care to children across local school sites during the academic year using our state-of-the-art mobile dental unit. During the summer months, you'll transition to serving patients at our Panama City Dental Clinic.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who loves working with children, values community outreach, and thrives in a flexible and meaningful environment. If creating positive dental experiences for young patients excites you we'd love to meet you.

As a Mobile Dental Hygienist, you will:

• Perform dental prophylaxis, scaling, periodontal probing, and related preventive procedures
• Apply topical anesthesia as needed to support dentist-performed procedures
• Educate children and patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care
• Expose radiographs at appropriate clinical intervals
• Maintain accurate dental and patient records
• Ensure mobile unit equipment, treatment rooms, and supplies are clean, stocked, and prepared
• Assist in planning and conducting oral health education programs
• Participate in ongoing program quality improvement and compliance activities
• Support research, outreach initiatives, or community assessments as needed
• Foster a positive, patient-centered experience for children, families, and school partners

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

Confident working with children and school communities Passionate about prevention-focused care and patient education Adaptable and comfortable working in mobile or changing environments Communicative, organized, and committed to patient-centered care

Skills & Qualifications

• Current Florida Dental Hygiene License (Florida Statute 466 compliant)
• Active CPR certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Standing, walking, or bending for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds (equipment or supplies)
• Working in varying temperatures or compact workspaces (mobile unit environment)
• Maintaining a calm, supportive demeanor when working with children or during school clinic demands
• Good visual acuity and fine motor dexterity for clinical procedures

Why Join PanCare?

At PanCare of Florida, your work goes beyond routine clinical care you'll help ensure children across our community have access to healthy smiles, confidence, and lifelong oral health habits. You'll join a supportive team that values compassion, collaboration, and meaningful patient impact.

PanCare of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key to our success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.