Registered Dental Hygienist

Smile America Partners • Tampa, FL

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Big Smiles Florida, a school-based mobile dental home, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Tampa, FL and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school. This is a part-time position working 2 days/week (Monday & Fridays). Our innovative in-school dental program offers a different work environment than a traditional dental practice, with a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends. This role is perfect for individuals seeking a diverse and different working environment, working parents, and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Requirements

• Must hold active RDH license
• Working experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist
• Valid driver license
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel to schools across counties
• SDF Certification
• Works well with others (both children and adults)
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Current (BLS) certification

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with oral health management of all patients, acting as a team player.
• Verify patient identity using name and date of birth before administering treatment and initial the medical chart.
• Obtain oral health assessment of each patient (new-baseline; follow-up patient).
• Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information.
• Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application, and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards.
• Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist.
• Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing).
• Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart.
• Daily travel to and from school sites.

Benefits

• Evenings, weekends and summers off!
• Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
• Competitive compensation
• State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
• Latest technology & digital radiography

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed