Dental Hygienist

Dental Above average in Dental HygieneFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Description

Resumen DE LA PosiciÓN

El higienista dental atiende los problemas o necesidades de higiene oral de los pacientes y mantiene los registros de salud.

Deberes Y Responsabilidades

Las responsabilidades incluyen, pero no se limitan a:

Preparar al paciente, esterilizar o desinfectar instrumentos, preparar bandejas de instrumentos, preparar materiales o asistir al dentista durante los procedimientos dentales.

Detectar enfermedades mediante la realización de exámenes de detección de cáncer oral; palpar y examinar visualmente las encías, usar sondas para localizar enfermedades periodontales y evaluar niveles de recesión, así como revelar y desarrollar estudios radiográficos.

Tomar y registrar los antecedentes médicos y dentales, así como los signos vitales de los pacientes.

Asistir directamente al dentista en el sillón con procedimientos operativos, cirugía oral, ortodoncia y una amplia gama de otros procedimientos.

Explicar a los pacientes instrucciones sobre higiene oral, prevención dental y asesoramiento dietético.

Reconocer y responder de manera adecuada a situaciones urgentes o de emergencia según los protocolos establecidos.

  • Mantener un ambiente de trabajo seguro y limpio cumpliendo con los procedimientos, normas y reglamentos.
  • Cumplir y adherirse a las políticas, procedimientos y lineamientos de la empresa.
  • Desempeñar otras funciones según se le asignen.

Calificaciones

  • Diploma de escuela secundaria o equivalente.
  • Licencia válida de Higienista Dental en Florida

Al menos un (1) año de experiencia en un entorno médico. Se prefiere experiencia relacionada con odontología.

  • Excelentes habilidades de servicio al cliente, documentación y manejo de programas informáticos.
  • Capacidad demostrada de organización, habilidades interpersonales, atención al detalle y gestión del tiempo.

Flexibilidad para trabajar fines de semana, noches y días festivos según lo requieran las operaciones del negocio.

Bilingüe (inglés/español) es una ventaja.

CompensaciÓN

Ofrecemos una compensación competitiva y un paquete de beneficios sólido, que incluye seguro médico, dental, visión, vida y tiempo libre a los empleados eligibles. ¡Siempre estamos buscando los talentos adecuados para unirse a nuestro equipo!

Como condición de empleo, se requiere que todos los candidatos pasen una verificación de antecedentes penales, así como una prueba de detección de alcohol y drogas. Para obtener más información sobre la investigación de antecedentes, puede visitar la página web donde se aborda la investigación de antecedentes de proveedores de atención de Florida. https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Somos un lugar de trabajo libre de drogas y estamos comprometidos a proporcionar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo para todas las personas independientemente de su edad, discapacidad, origen nacional, raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, embarazo, veterano o estado militar, información genética o cualquier otro estado protegido por las leyes federales, estatales o locales aplicables.

Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dental Hygienist administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patients’ oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.

Detect disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums, using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession and exposing and developing radiographic studies.

Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.

Assist the dentist directly at chairside with operative, oral surgery, orthodontic, and a wide range of other procedures.

Explain to patients oral hygiene instructions, preventive dentistry & dietary counseling

Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies.

  • Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Adhere and follow company policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid Florida Dental Hygienist license

At least one (1) year experience in a medical setting. Dental related experience preferred.

  • Outstanding customer service, documentation and computer program skills.
  • Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.
  • Positive approach and enthusiasm.
  • Must exhibit strong organizational, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and time management.
  • Flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays as required by business operations.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and Paid Time Off to eligible employees. We are always seeking the right talents to join our team!

Must be able to pass a drug test and background screening. You may visit The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for more information. https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for assessing oral hygiene needs, performing screenings, and assisting the dentist during various dental procedures. They also maintain patient health records, sterilize instruments, and provide patient education on oral health and disease prevention.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentSterilizationPeriodontal disease detectionVital signs monitoringComputer skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at La Colonia Medical Center a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,820 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 82% 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
7%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Dental Hygiene

  • Includes weekends

Living in Hialeah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k
Typical market rent
$2,357/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About La Colonia Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
HIALEAH, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off