We are looking for a dependable, dedicated, and respectful Dental Hygienist to provide Dental care to our Care Mobile patients. Offering a competitive hourly rate of $45 to $48, this part-time position follows Lee and Hendry counties’ school calendar, making it an ideal opportunity for professionals seeking great work-life balance. When school is in session, the schedule is typically 6 hours a day, Monday through Friday. You will enjoy scheduled time off during school breaks—including but not limited to Fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring breaks—while summer hours shift to an "as-needed" basis for daycares and summer camps. Please note that this is a part-time position without benefits. If you are passionate about community healthcare and want a rewarding schedule that gives you school holidays and summers largely free, we would love to hear from you!
The primary function of the Dental Hygienist is to examine, chart, take radiographic surveys, and perform periodontal therapies on patients. The Dental Hygienist is directly responsible to the Dentists for assignment of duties which include patient care and domestic chores. The Dental Hygienist supervises her own patient therapy but communicates patient needs and appointments with the Dentists, and coordinates duties and responsibilities with the Dentists and other dental ancillary personnel.
Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, Inc. (FHC) is a private not-for-profit organization providing services in Lee, Charlotte, and Western Hendry counties. We are committed to serving all patients regardless of their income status. We are governed by a volunteer community board made up of local residents, business, and community leaders.
The majority of our physicians are board certified and bilingual, speaking English, Spanish or Creole. For other languages not spoken by our staff or for patients with disabilities, we utilize an over the phone translation/interpretation service. FHC is committed to serving all patients regardless of their income status. We offer a discount fee scale, which allows you to pay a reduced rate for services based on your family size and household income.
According to Florida Association of Community Health Centers (FACHC) in 2019 FHC made a $103.3 million economic impact. FHC acts as a valuable employer, accounting for over 874 jobs throughout their service area. FHC is an FTCA deemed facility.
