Dental Hygiene Assistant - Blue Sea Dental - Punta Gorda, FL

Dental Hygiene Assistant – Punta Gorda Dental Care Join Our Growing Team & Help Us Build Something Great! Are you a caring, dependable, and detail-oriented Dental Hygiene Assistant looking for a full-time opportunity where you can make a difference? Punta Gorda Dental Care is growing! We are an established dental practice with exciting plans for expansion, and we are looking for the right person to join us as we continue building a successful, thriving practice. As a Dental Hygiene Assistant, you’ll work closely with our hygienists and clinical team to provide an exceptional patient experience while helping keep our hygiene department organized, efficient, and running smoothly. We believe great teams are built on support, teamwork, positivity, and having fun while doing meaningful work. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow professionally, feel appreciated, and be part of a team that genuinely supports one another, we’d love to meet you! What You’ll Do Assist the dental hygienist with patient care and clinical procedures Prepare and maintain treatment rooms and sterilize instruments Take and process dental X-rays, if certified Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records Follow all infection control and OSHA guidelines Provide patients with pre- and post-treatment instructions Help manage the hygiene schedule and maintain an efficient workflow Keep hygiene supplies stocked, organized, and ready for use Assist with presenting treatment plans and educating patients when needed Support other clinical team members to ensure an excellent patient experience Help create a welcoming, positive, and comfortable environment for every patient What We’re Looking For Previous dental assisting experience preferred, especially in hygiene X-ray certification required or willingness to obtain certification Friendly, compassionate, and comfortable interacting with patients Strong communication and interpersonal skills Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented Team player with a positive attitude Eager to learn, grow, and contribute to the success of a growing practice Familiarity with Dentrix or other dental software is a plus Why Join Punta Gorda Dental Care? Competitive hourly pay based on experience Supportive, collaborative, and fun team environment Opportunity to grow with an established practice that is expanding Career growth opportunities within a multi-location dental organization 401(k) plan with employer match Dental benefits A team that values your contributions and wants to see you succeed The opportunity to be part of building an amazing hygiene department and successful future for our practice Be Part of Our Next Chapter! This is more than just a job, we are looking for someone who wants to grow with us, contribute to our success, and become an important part of our team. If you are enthusiastic, patient-focused, dependable, and ready to grow with a team that works hard, supports one another, and has fun along the way, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join Punta Gorda Dental Care as we continue to grow and build something great together! Learn more about us: https://puntagordadental.com/?utm_source=NEXT&utm_medium=Google_website Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): EFDA Certified Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Required) Hygiene Assisting: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person

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