Dental Hygienist

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, a 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.

Education:

• Graduate of CODA accredited dental hygiene program
• Certification can be obtained within the dental hygiene program or through postgraduate continuing education.

Experience:

• One year of practice experience preferred

Certification/Licensure:

• Must have passed the 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: