Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Location: Dale Mabry Health Center (7814 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614)
Organization: Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC)

About Tampa Family Health Centers

At Tampa Family Health Centers, healthcare is more than a service, it is our mission. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide quality, compassionate, and accessible healthcare to a diverse community across Hillsborough County.

Our teams are driven by purpose, collaboration, and empathy. Joining TFHC means being part of a mission driven organization that supports professional growth while making a real and measurable impact in the community.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our growing Dental team. Working collaboratively with dentists and dental leadership, this role supports the oral health needs of our patients by delivering preventive, educational, and clinical dental hygiene services in accordance with Florida statutes and TFHC policies.

This position may require travel between TFHC dental locations to support patient care needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform patient screenings including oral health assessments, medical history review, oral cancer screenings, head and neck inspections, dental charting, and vital signs

• Take dental radiographs

• Remove calculus and plaque from all tooth surfaces

• Apply preventive treatments such as sealants and fluoride

• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, nutrition, and preventive dental care

• Counsel patients on nutrition and its impact on oral health

• Take impressions for study casts as needed

• Complete accurate clinical documentation and assist with office management activities

• Identify supply and equipment needs and assist with ordering processes

• Coordinate maintenance and service requests with dental service providers

• Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with patients and coworkers

• Travel to support coverage at different TFHC dental locations as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Dental Officer or Dental Leadership

Qualifications

• Current Florida Dental Hygiene License required

• Current BLS certification required

• Previous dental hygiene experience preferred, but not required

• Open to new graduates

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to educate and motivate patients toward oral health compliance

• Attention to detail and accuracy in clinical documentation

• Willingness and ability to learn new skills

• Flexibility to work across multiple locations

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English

Benefits & Rewards

TFHC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal well being and professional growth:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Company paid FTCA malpractice insurance

• Annual licensing stipend

• Base salary plus productivity incentives

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance after one year

• Generous PTO and 7 paid company holidays

• 401(k) program with employer contribution after one year

• Employee discount programs

Why Tampa?

Consistently ranked among the Top Places to Live in Florida, Tampa offers year round sunshine, stunning Gulf Coast beaches, and a vibrant cultural scene. With three professional sports teams, diverse dining, outdoor recreation, and family friendly attractions, Tampa is an exceptional place to live, work, and grow.

Join Us

If you are ready to build a rewarding career that goes beyond medicine and truly makes a difference, apply today and join Tampa Family Health Centers in redefining community healthcare in Tampa Bay.