Dental Hygienist

Join a Compassionate, Goal-Oriented Team at American Family Dentistry - Mountain Grove!

Req ID: 119705

Supported Practice: American Family Dentistry

Category: Dental Hygienist

Location: 7562 Mountain Grove Dr, Knoxville, TN 37920

Years of Experience: 1 year

Salary: $38.28 - $46.00 per hour


As a clinical provider and patient advocate, you'll be given all the resources you need to provide exceptional care, while expanding your clinical skillset. You'll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, backed by the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program.

About This Office

Dental Hygienist - American Family Dentistry - Mountain Grove | Knoxville, TN

American Family Dentistry - Mountain Grove is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee. We are also open to speaking with part-time candidates.

We are looking for a hygienist with at least one year of clinical experience who is passionate about patient care and enjoys working in a collaborative, team-focused environment. Our ideal candidate is an honest, compassionate, and respectful professional who is confident in their clinical abilities, values punctuality and reliability, maintains a positive and open mindset, and is motivated to contribute to both team success and patient outcomes. This individual should be goal-oriented, committed to providing exceptional care, and excited to grow with a practice that is focused on rebuilding, continuous improvement, and delivering outstanding patient experiences.

Schedule

Full-Time

• Monday: 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
• Tuesday: 6:45 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday: 7:45 AM - 2:00 PM

Part-time candidates will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care, including preventive and periodontal services.
• Perform patient assessments, charting, and periodontal evaluations.
• Take and review digital radiographs in accordance with state guidelines.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, disease prevention, and recommended treatment plans.
• Partner with doctors and team members to deliver exceptional patient care and create positive patient experiences.
• Identify treatment needs and effectively communicate findings to patients and the clinical team.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records.
• Follow infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols.
• Support a productive schedule while maintaining a high standard of clinical care.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented office culture and assist teammates as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Active Tennessee Dental Hygienist license in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year of dental hygiene experience.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and customer service.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Team-oriented attitude with a positive and professional demeanor.

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience with Dentrix, Workday, and Microsoft Office.
• Nitrous Oxide Certification.
• Laser Certification.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Team Player
• Honest
• Compassionate
• Goal-Oriented
• Open-Minded
• Respectful
• Punctual
• Confident
• Dependable with strong attendance habits

About American Family Dentistry - Mountain Grove

At American Family Dentistry - Mountain Grove, we are committed to delivering high-quality patient care while fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment. Our office is built on compassion, professionalism, and a solutions-focused mindset. We are currently in an exciting rebuilding phase and are looking for team members who want to help shape the future of our practice.

Our team is energetic, hardworking, and goal-oriented while maintaining a patient-first approach to everything we do. We value open communication, respect, accountability, and continuous improvement. If you are looking for an opportunity where your contributions matter and where you can grow alongside a dedicated team, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive benefits package
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Continuing education opportunities
• Clinical and professional development support
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced and collaborative dental team
• A positive culture focused on patient care, teamwork, and professional growth

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the Knoxville community.

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Benefits from Your Supported Practice

• Flexible Schedule Options, Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Regional Mentors
• Health Insurance
  with Free Virtual Care
• Sponsored Continuing Education Opportunities
• Access to Daily Pay and Bonus Programs
• Vision, Dental & Life Benefits
• Access to VideaAI & iTero scanners
• Discounted Scrubs, Shopping & More

Qualifications:

• Current dental hygienist license
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification

Preferred 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

One of America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare


Heartland Dental has been named one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for the second consecutive year. This award adds to recognition as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity . It reflects our ongoing commitment to cultivating environments where every individual feels welcome and can build an exceptional career.

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 1,800 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.


Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and set forth their own clinical care philosophies. But all our partners are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experience.


At Heartland Dental, we welcome people from all walks of life to join in that goal. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to living our core values by providing equal opportunity for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team.


Learn more about this office at afdmountaingrove.com


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