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Big Smiles

Registered Dental Hygienist

Big Smiles, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290

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Position Overview

Big Smiles Florida, a school-based mobile dental home, is seeking a

Registered Dental Hygienist

in Jacksonville Beach, FL and surrounding areas to provide dental care to underserved children at their schools on a PRN/as needed basis. Our innovative in‑school program offers a unique workday that ends with the school day, with no nights or weekends, making it ideal for working parents or anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Qualifications

Must hold an active RDH license. Experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to schools across counties. Works well with both children and adults. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with oral health management of all patients—being a team player at all times. Verify patient identity using name and date of birth prior to treatment; record initials on the medical chart. Obtain oral health assessment for each patient (new baseline; follow‑up). Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information. Provide oral hygiene services: dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application, and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards. Offer dental assistance as directed by the dentist. Deliver oral health education and individual counseling to each patient. Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart. Travel daily to and from school sites. Bilingual preferred.

Benefits

Evenings, weekends, and summers off. School day schedule (about 6–7 hours; typically 8:00 A.M.–3:00 P.M.). Full‑time position with competitive compensation. Health, dental, and vision benefits. State‑of‑the‑art portable dental equipment and latest digital radiography technology. Unique work experience and flexible scheduling.

Contact

Call or text Lisa at 855‑957‑4375 or email

lthompson@mobiledentists.com . (If texting or emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.)

Who We Are

Big Smiles is the nation’s leading in‑school dental program, founded almost two decades ago by two mom‑dentists. We provide preventative and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children per year, working with state‑licensed dentists, hygienists, and assistants using portable equipment to bring comprehensive dental services directly to schools across the country.

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.

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