Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist – Lexington, SC

Join a Team That Feels Like Family

Family Dental of Lexington is seeking a Part-Time Dental Hygienist to join our welcoming and patient-focused team two days per week.

Schedule:
\n • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

If you're looking for a practice that values teamwork, communication, and providing exceptional patient care, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Supportive Team Culture

Join an established, positive, and collaborative team where everyone works together to create a great experience for both patients and team members.

• Work alongside an 8-person team that values communication and collaboration
\n • Enjoy a friendly, upbeat workplace environment
\n • Be part of a practice committed to serving patients with integrity and compassion
\n • Contribute to a culture built on teamwork, trust, and mutual support

Patient-Centered Care

We believe outstanding patient care starts with building strong relationships and giving providers the support they need to succeed.

• Focus on delivering high-quality, personalized care
\n • Educate patients about their oral health and overall wellness
\n • Build lasting relationships with patients and families
\n • Help create positive dental experiences that keep patients coming back

Growth and Professional Development

Whether you're early in your career or an experienced hygienist, you'll have access to tools and resources designed to help you thrive.

• Comprehensive hygiene mentorship program
\n • Ongoing continuing education opportunities
\n • Support to strengthen clinical skills and professional growth
\n • Access to best practices and industry-leading training resources

Make a Meaningful Impact

As a Dental Hygienist, you'll play a vital role in helping patients achieve healthier smiles while serving as a trusted advocate for their oral health.

• Be recognized as an important clinical provider and patient advocate
\n • Partner with doctors and team members to deliver exceptional care
\n • Help patients understand and improve their oral health habits
\n • Make a lasting difference in the lives of those you serve

What We're Looking For

• A licensed Dental Hygienist committed to excellent patient care
\n • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
\n • A team-oriented professional who enjoys collaboration
\n • A passion for patient education and preventive care

If you're looking for a practice where you'll be supported, valued, and empowered to provide exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply today.

Come grow with Family Dental of Lexington and build a career you'll love.

What You'll Gain

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• Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.
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• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.
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• Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
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• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential
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Minimum Qualifications

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• Current dental hygienist license in South Carolina and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (where required)
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• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
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• CPR Certification
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Preferred Experience

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• Any years of clinical experience
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• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
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• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health
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• Clinical needs as required by office
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Physical Requirements

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• Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
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• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
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• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
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• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
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• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.
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Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

At Heartland Dental, we're committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.