Registered Dental Hygienist Location: Clarksville, TN and Hendersonville, TN Pay: $46/ hour Schedule: Full-Time Benefits: Medical Insurance + Voluntary Benefits About the Opportunity We are seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist who takes pride in thorough patient care, accurate clinical work, and dependable follow-through. This role offers the opportunity to manage your patient schedule with autonomy while working within clear clinical standards and alongside a team that values strong communication and a close doctor-hygiene partnership. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and comfortable speaking up when a patient or teammate needs support. You care about patients as people and take safety, documentation, and quality of care seriously. What You'll Do • Provide preventive and periodontal hygiene care within Tennessee scope-of-practice requirements and established clinical protocols • Review patient histories, assess periodontal health, obtain appropriate records and radiographs, and bring concerns to the dentist's attention • Deliver authorized hygiene services with consistent attention to quality, patient comfort, and safety • Educate patients about their oral health, home care, and recommended next steps in clear, practical language • Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical notes, charting, and treatment records • Prepare for each patient, manage appointment time responsibly, and communicate delays early • Provide dentists with concise clinical handoffs and work closely with assistants and the business team to keep patient care coordinated • Follow infection-control, sterilization, privacy, and workplace-safety procedures • Participate in team huddles, training, and ongoing clinical calibration What We're Looking For • Current Tennessee Registered Dental Hygienist license in good standing • Current CPR/BLS certification and any other credentials required for the role • Strong clinical judgment and the ability to manage your patient schedule independently • Careful documentation, reliable time management, and consistent follow-through • Warm, professional approach to patient education and communication • Openness to feedback, accountability, teamwork, and continued learning • Ability to reliably commute to the assigned office What We Offer • Medical insurance • Voluntary benefits • Supportive team environment • Opportunities for continued learning and professional development • A culture focused on accountability, teamwork, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement