Community Health Centers
Dental Hygienist
Groveland, Florida•Full-time
About the Job
A career at Community Health Centers offers a unique opportunity to join a team that makes a real impact in our community every day, by improving individuals' health while enhancing their quality of life.
Top Reasons to Work at Community Health Centers
- No weekends for the majority of our centers, 10 Paid Holidays and early Fridays
- A great benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, and more.
- Competitive compensation with advancement opportunities and tuition/training reimbursement.
- Awarded “Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation” for five consecutive years.
- Awarded “Top 100 Workplaces for Growing Families” by Orlando Sentinel.
- Modernized and attractive health centers that patients love.
Job Summary:
Responsible for delivering dental hygiene services in accordance with Florida Statute 466 and Administrative Rule 64B5. Delivers care at CHC sites and other off-site centers as needed, with an emphasis on prevention of and patient education about oral disease.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program
- Certification can be obtained within the dental hygiene program or through post-graduate continuing education.
Experience:
- One year of practice experience preferred
Certification/Licensure:
- Must have passed National Dental Hygiene Boards and possess and maintain a current, active Florida State Dental Hygiene License (Department of Health / Division of Medical Quality Assurance); no license revocations or suspensions in any other state.
- Must possess and maintain current BLS Certification.
Special Skills:
- Bilingual English/Spanish helpful.
Other requirements:
- Able to work flexible hours as needed; must be able to work at least one late night per week
Background Screening Requirement:
- This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants can find the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness information available at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com