Dental Hygienist (81680)
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: FL, Arcadia - Desoto Annex - ARCADIA, FL 34266Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Dental Hygienist & Dental AssistantWe are currently seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our team at Desoto Annex located in Arcadia, Florida. The Dental Hygienist performs oral hygiene treatment for offenders to include prophylaxis, curettage, and other hygienist procedures in a correctional setting. Essential Duties: Operating radiographic equipment to obtain dental radiographs of patients Maintaining patient dental records Completing required reports/paperwork Providing personal oral hygiene education and instruction individually or in a group setting Qualifications
Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent required Successful completion of a dental hygiene program required Florida Dental Hygienist license Must show/obtain current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation for tuberculosis screening Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check Available Shift: Days, 8hr day shift Monday - Friday We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, dis
- ability and life insurance Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more... Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist performs oral hygiene treatments including prophylaxis and curettage for offenders in a correctional setting. They are also responsible for operating radiographic equipment, maintaining patient records, and providing oral hygiene education.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and have successfully completed a dental hygiene program. A Florida Dental Hygienist license and active CPR certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist (81680) at Centurion Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,820 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Dental Hygiene Career Context
Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 86% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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