Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist- Columbia, SCJoin a Practice That Puts People FirstLocation:South Carolina Dental Center2020 Laurel StreetColumbia, SC 29204Full-Time (Monday-Thursday) | Competitive Pay | Full BenefitsAre you a passionate dental hygienist looking for more than just a job? Do you want to be part of a team that values your time, your voice, and your growth? If so, we'd love to meet youWhy You'll Love Working With Us:Patient-Centered CareWe believe in quality over quantity. Our practice is designed to give you the time you need to build trust with patients, educate them on oral health, and deliver exceptional care-without feeling rushed.Full Benefits PackageWe take care of our team with a comprehensive benefits package, including:Health InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)401(k) Retirement PlanLife InsurancePaid Continuing Education (CE) OpportunitiesAnd moreMentorship & OnboardingWhether you're just starting out or looking to grow, you'll be supported by experienced hygiene mentors and a structured onboarding program tailored to your success.Team CollaborationWe believe in synergy. Join regularly scheduled meetings with our doctors and hygiene team to align on patient care, share insights, and foster a collaborative environment.What We're Looking For:A licensed Dental Hygienist with a passion for patient careStrong communication and interpersonal skillsA team player who thrives in a supportive, collaborative environmentCommitment to ongoing learning and professional developmentWhat You'll GainCompetitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potentialMinimum QualificationsCurrent dental hygienist license in South Carolina and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (where required)Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentationCPR CertificationPreferred Experience1+ years of clinical experienceExperience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systemsDesire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental healthClinical needs as required by officePhysical RequirementsAbility to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the positionProlonged periods sitting and standingMust be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at timesAvailability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the yearAs part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.Who is Heartland Dental?Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.At Heartland Dental, we're committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.