Dental Hygienist - Clinical
Open in 2 locations
Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Florida
2 openPort Charlotte, FL (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 3w ago
Multiple Locations (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 6mo ago
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open dental hygienist jobs in Florida post a median of $47.50 an hour, the middle half $47.25–$48.50, across 8 jobs that state their pay. Dental hygienists employed in Florida earn a median of $44.22 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The primary function of the Dental Hygienist is to examine, chart, take radiographic surveys, and perform periodontal therapies on patients. The Dental Hygienist is directly responsible to the Dentists for assignment of duties which include patient care and domestic chores. The Dental Hygienist supervises her own patient therapy but communicates patient needs and appointments with the Dentists, and coordinates duties and responsibilities with the Dentists and other dental ancillary personnel.
DETAILED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform initial intra and extra-oral exam of the hard and soft tissue.
- Document/chart existing restoration, carious lesions and any other findings.
- Complete health history with blood pressure.
- Perform periodontal therapies, periodontal health instruction.
- Perform screening examinations for school children.
- Sterilization of instruments and maintenance of equipment.
- Assist dentists when needed.
- Answer telephone when needed.
Requirements
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent training and experience.
- A two or four year degree of Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution.
- Florida Board of Dentistry license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bilingual skills English/Spanish preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Manual dexterity and use of proper instrumentation in the performance of dental therapies.
- Good patient and staff rapport.
From Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida's job posting for Port Charlotte, FL, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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