Job Openings Dental Hygienist

About the job Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist
Location: Clarksville, TN and Hendersonville, TN
Pay: $46/ hour
Schedule: Full-Time
Benefits: Medical Insurance + Voluntary Benefits
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist who takes pride in thorough patient care, accurate clinical work, and dependable follow-through.
This role offers the opportunity to manage your patient schedule with autonomy while working within clear clinical standards and alongside a team that values strong communication and a close doctor-hygiene partnership.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and comfortable speaking up when a patient or teammate needs support. You care about patients as people and take safety, documentation, and quality of care seriously.
What You'll Do
  • Provide preventive and periodontal hygiene care within Tennessee scope-of-practice requirements and established clinical protocols
  • Review patient histories, assess periodontal health, obtain appropriate records and radiographs, and bring concerns to the dentist's attention
  • Deliver authorized hygiene services with consistent attention to quality, patient comfort, and safety
  • Educate patients about their oral health, home care, and recommended next steps in clear, practical language
  • Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical notes, charting, and treatment records
  • Prepare for each patient, manage appointment time responsibly, and communicate delays early
  • Provide dentists with concise clinical handoffs and work closely with assistants and the business team to keep patient care coordinated
  • Follow infection-control, sterilization, privacy, and workplace-safety procedures
  • Participate in team huddles, training, and ongoing clinical calibration
What We're Looking For
  • Current Tennessee Registered Dental Hygienist license in good standing
  • Current CPR/BLS certification and any other credentials required for the role
  • Strong clinical judgment and the ability to manage your patient schedule independently
  • Careful documentation, reliable time management, and consistent follow-through
  • Warm, professional approach to patient education and communication
  • Openness to feedback, accountability, teamwork, and continued learning
  • Ability to reliably commute to the assigned office
What We Offer
  • Medical insurance
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
  • A culture focused on accountability, teamwork, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement