Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Build Your Hygiene Career with a Positive, Connected Team at Smile Design Ocala!

Supported Practice: Smile Design Ocala

Years of Experience: No Experience Required (open to experience or new grad)

Dental Hygienist | Full-Time | Smile Design Ocala

Location: Ocala, FL
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:45 AM–4:00 PM
Position: Full-Time Dental Hygienist
Experience Level: New graduates and experienced Dental Hygienists are welcome to apply

Smile Design Ocala is looking for a compassionate and team-oriented Dental Hygienist to join our practice! Whether you are a new graduate ready to begin your hygiene career or an experienced hygienist looking for your next long-term dental home, we would love to meet you.

Our team describes the office as compassionate, connected, easy-going, energetic, and positive. We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team, communicates well with both patients and coworkers, and brings patience and a collaborative mindset to the practice.

This is a full-time opportunity working Monday through Thursday from 7:45 AM–4:00 PM, offering a consistent four-day workweek.

The ideal Dental Hygienist is someone who values patient care and enjoys working alongside a supportive dental team. We are looking for someone who is:

• A strong and thoughtful communicator
• A team player who enjoys collaborating with others
• Patient and compassionate when working with patients
• Positive, dependable, and willing to contribute to the team
• Comfortable learning and growing within the practice
• Focused on creating a positive experience for each patient

Experience with Dentrix and Dexis is preferred but not required. We are happy to consider the right candidate who is willing to learn.

As a Dental Hygienist at Smile Design Ocala, you will play an important role in supporting patients' oral health while partnering with the doctor and dental team to provide a great patient experience. Responsibilities include:

• Provide thorough, patient-centered dental hygiene care
• Perform dental cleanings, periodontal therapy, and preventive services within the hygienist's scope of practice
• Assess patients' periodontal and oral health and communicate findings appropriately
• Educate patients about oral hygiene, periodontal health, and recommended preventive care
• Take dental radiographs as needed and maintain accurate patient records
• Review patient health histories and identify changes that could impact treatment
• Partner with the doctor to support diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and continuity of care
• Communicate treatment recommendations in a way that patients can easily understand
• Maintain proper infection control and sterilization standards
• Document clinical findings and treatment accurately
• Help patients feel comfortable, heard, and supported throughout their appointments
• Collaborate with the dental team to keep the patient schedule and daily workflow running smoothly
• Contribute to the positive, team-focused culture of the practice

• Current or soon-to-be Dental Hygienist licensure in the state of Florida
• New graduates and experienced Dental Hygienists are encouraged to apply
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient-focused and compassionate approach to care
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively as part of a dental team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Dentrix experience preferred, but not required
• Dexis experience preferred, but not required

If you are looking for an office where communication, teamwork, compassion, and a positive environment matter, Smile Design Ocala could be a great place to grow your career. You will be joining an energetic, easy-going, and connected team that values working together and providing patients with a positive dental experience.

Whether you are just starting your career in dental hygiene or bringing years of experience with you, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about you.

Ready for your next opportunity? Apply today to join the Smile Design Ocala team!

Benefits Offered by Your Supported Practice

• Flexible Schedule & HDflex Shift Options
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Health Insurance with Free Virtual Care
• Daily Pay & Bonus Programs
• Vision, Dental & Life Benefits
• Sponsored Continuing Education
• Regional Mentors
• Videa AI & iTero Scanner Access

As a clinical provider, you'll be respected for your expertise and empowered to provide exceptional patient care. You'll have access to the resources, training, and support to grow your skills and build strong partnerships with the supported doctors you work alongside.

You'll retain full clinical autonomy, with access to hygiene mentors, the latest technology, and industry-leading continuing education at no cost to you.

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 scanners, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients, provide preventative care, and maintain patients' dental health
• Completion of Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to starting employment

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,200 supported doctors across 37 states and the District of Columbia in over 2,000 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.

Heartland Dental is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team.