Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

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

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.

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

• 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.

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 including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
• Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.
• Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

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

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.

Company Description

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.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAt Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.