Hygienist Job

Blue Jay Dental, LLC · Lakeland, Florida · Posted Jul 3, 2026 · $55,000 to $75,000 a year

About the job Hygienist Job for Lakeland, FL

Lakeland, FL

Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting
Perform routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing
Take radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentist
Apply sealants and fluorides
Electronic record keeping
Document patient dental history and chief complaint
Record and report pertinent observations
Teach patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral homecare
Clean and sterilize instruments
Complete Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentist
Review and explain treatment plan and associate’s fees with patient
Articulate and express patient concerns to dentist
Primary treatment coordinator
Ancillary duties as needed

Qualifications

Individual must be reliable
Completed dental hygiene certificate program or associate’s degree in dental hygiene and has current hygienist license for state of North Carolina
Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment
Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices
Ability to demonstrate teamwork approach to job responsibilities
Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments with a positive approach
Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions
Ability to exercise confidentiality with patients and patient care
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and written correspondence
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule

Supplemental Pay