Big Smiles·Jacksonville, Florida
The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide preventative dental care, including cleanings and sealants, to underserved children at school sites. They are responsible for documenting services, educating patients on oral hygiene, and assisting the dentist as needed.
Overview Dentistry with a work-life balance Make a difference while doing what you love If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk.
Big Smiles Florida a school-based mobile dental home, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Jacksonville Beach, FL and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school working PRN.
Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice.
With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.
Sound interesting?
Call or text Lisa at 855-957-4375 or email lthompson@mobiledentists.com (If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.) Registered Dental Hygienist Qualifications: Must hold active RDH license Working experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist Valid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to schools across counties SDF Certification Works well with others (both children and adults) Ability to lift up to 50lbs Current (BLS) certification Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Responsibilities: Assist with oral health management of all patients-being a team player at all times Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment, place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made.
Obtain oral health assessment of each patient [new-baseline; follow-up patient] Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards.
Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing+) Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart.
Daily travel to and from school sites Bilingual preferred Big Smiles Offers: Evenings, weekends and summers off!
Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Benefit package (health, dental, vision) Unique work experience and flexible scheduling Full-time position Competitive compensation State-of-the-art portable dental equipment Latest technology & digital radiography Want to learn more?
Call or text Lisa at 855-957-4375 or email lthompson@mobiledentists.com (If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.)
Big Smiles is the nation's leading in-school dental program founded almost two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated medical problems. Knowing that many parents could not take their children to the dentist due to issues including time off from work and transportation challenges, they sought to bring the care to the need. Today, through its dental partners, Big Smiles provides preventative and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children per year. Tooth decay is the most common, and preventable disease among children, more common than asthma. In fact, each year, over 51 million school hours are lost due to oral health related issues. Big Smiles affiliates with state licensed dentists, hygienists and assistants who use state-of-the-art portable equipment to provide all services onsite, directly in the school or in a self-contained mobile dental facility on site at the school. If portable equipment is used, classrooms, auditoriums or other school venues are literally transformed into fully functional dental offices for the day. Our expertise, obtained through years of experience bringing mobile dental care to schools, as well as through our highly qualified staff, enables us to bring exceptional care with minimal disruption to the normal school routine. Big Smiles is currently active in 20 states and has ongoing strategic partnerships with over 8,000 school districts, including 21 of the 25 largest school districts in the country. Given the ongoing lack of access for many underserved children across the country, our services are in great demand and we are always looking for caring, compassionate professionals to join our team and play their part in making a difference in the lives of today's underserved children. Rewarding Work. Competitive Compensation. Big Smiles. Big Smiles is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
Candidates must hold an active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Additionally, they must possess current BLS certification and the ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Market context
Florida continues to show steady demand for Registered Dental Hygienists in dental practices, especially where patient education and preventive care are priorities. These roles are competitive because employers look for an accredited Dental Hygiene credential, an active Florida license, and strong communication skills, plus benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and free CE. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and highlight patient-education experience in your application.
