Dental Hygienist

Tampa Family Health Centers • Tampa, FL

260d

About The Position

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that's more than just a job? At Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC), we're redefining healthcare, and looking for a Dental Hygienist to be part of our dynamic team. We're not just a healthcare organization; we're a community that thrives on innovation, compassion, and positive change.

Requirements

• Current Florida Dental Hygiene License
• Current CPR certification
• Previous dental hygiene experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Taking and dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
• Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
• Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
• Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
• Performing documentation and office management activities
• Possesses an ability and willingness to learn
• Able to establish and maintain effective communication with patients and coworkers
• Maintain effective and positive working relationships with patients and staff with the ability to motivate patients
• Helps to identify need for supplies, materials, equipment
• Helps with ordering process of dental supplies
• Helps to coordinate maintenance and equipment service requests from dental service company
• Performs other duties as assigned by CDO or Director of Dental Operations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO and 7 paid company holidays
• 401 (K) plan, with employer contributing 3% of your salary after one year of employment
• Company paid Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Days
• Base Salary + Productivity Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment options through NHSC

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree