DENTAL HYGIENIST

Come launch the next step in your career where America launched its Space Program. Brevard Health Alliance, Brevard County's only Federally Qualified Health Center, is currently recruiting for a Dental Hygienist to join us in the heart of Brevard County's Space Coast. Since 2005 our focus has been on putting the "community" in Community Health while delivering healthcare to our 55,000+ patient diverse patient base.

Brevard Health Alliance offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive hiring package that includes a 401K with company match, a generous personal leave program, tuition assistance for continuing education, professional development, and the opportunity for upward mobility.

We are expanding, we are growing. If you would like the genuine opportunity to make a profound difference in the delivery of primary care and community health, we invite your interest and application after reviewing the specifics and requirements for the Dental Hygienist listed below.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dental Hygienist works both dependently and interdependently with the Dentist and dental assistant to provide superior quality, competitive value and outstanding service and care. Dental Hygienists provide excellent dental health care to patients of all ages; they perform routine administrative duties and direct patient care through oral examination and treatment of patients.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of a dental hygiene college or school approved by the board or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency, if any, or any other dental hygiene program accrediting entity recognized by the United States Department of Education or minimum of 4 years of postsecondary dental education and received a dental school diploma which is comparable to a D.D.S. or D.M.D.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Registered Dental Hygiene Certification (State of Florida Licensed) with minimum 2 years current experience
• Radiation Safety coursework and X-Ray Certification to meet Florida Radiography Requirements
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association
• Ability to work well in a team environment, remains motivated, is self-directed, and demonstrates initiative

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES