Registered Dental Hygienist

About the Job

Dental Hygienist - Private Practice

Location: St. Augustine

Schedule: Monday-Thursday

Compensation: $45-$47 per hour

Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time (4 days/week)

Position Overview:

A well-established private dental practice in St. Augustine, Florida is seeking a skilled and patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join a collaborative and efficient clinical team. This practice offers a balanced mix of fee-for-service and PPO patients, prioritizes quality care over volume, and provides a supportive work environment with a predictable schedule and strong clinical autonomy.

The ideal candidate values relationship-based care, clinical excellence, and consistency in patient experience.

Schedule & Clinical Structure:

• Monday through Thursday.
• Arrival time: approximately 8:15 AM.
• End of day: typically between 4:30-5:00 PM.
• Single-column hygiene schedule.
• 50-minute recare appointments.
• 90-minute new patient appointments.

Practice Environment:

• 50% Fee-for-Service / 50% PPO.
• Modern, well-organized private practice.
• Eaglesoft practice management software.
• Emphasis on patient education and long-term oral health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care.
• Perform thorough hygiene appointments with a focus on patient comfort and education.
• Take and interpret dental radiographs as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in Eaglesoft.
• Collaborate closely with the doctor and clinical team to ensure continuity of care.
• Uphold infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA standards.
• Provide a calm, professional, and welcoming experience for every patient.

Qualifications:

• Active Florida Dental Hygienist license.
• Strong clinical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage appointment time effectively while maintaining quality.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Comfortable working independently within a single-column schedule.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly rate: $45-$47 , based on experience.
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution after one year .
• Medical insurance at 50% employer contribution .
• 5 days PTO to start .
• Paid holidays.