Dental Hygienist

Carus Dental; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady, predictable schedule

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Health insurance and retirement plans

Job summary

A dental practice in Austin is seeking a Part-Time Dental Hygienist. This role offers a flexible schedule of 3 days a week, perfect for maintaining work-life balance. Responsibilities include providing patient care, assisting in screenings, and collaborating with the dental team. Ideal candidates will have a current Texas license, an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene, and CPR certification. Join a supportive environment where hygiene skills can be effectively utilized and developed.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Texas.
• Excellent working knowledge of dental hygiene procedures.
• CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care and hygiene education to patients.
• Assist with patient screening and medical history documentation.
• Collaborate with the dental care team for optimal patient care.

Skills

Knowledge of dental hygiene procedures

Excellent patient communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Tools

Digital x-rays

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Dental Hygienist- part-time 3 days a week! Austin, TX

Looking for a flexible, rewarding hygiene position with a supportive team?

Key West Crossing Dental Associates is excited to welcome a Part‑Time Dental Hygienist to our practice!

Schedule

Monday & Tuesday 8:30-5:30pm (Huddle at 8:15) and Wednesday 8:30-3pm (8:15 for huddle)

Perfect for hygienists seeking work‑life balance, supplemental income, or a lighter weekly schedule.

Perks of Working Part-Time With Us

• Steady, predictable schedule
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Growth opportunities within the practice
• A great way to stay active in hygiene without the full - time load

Why Hygienists Love Part-Time Roles

• More personal time for family, hobbies, school, or travel
• Lower stress and increased career longevity
• Opportunity to pick up temp shifts within the company if desired
• Ability to maintain clinical skills and patient connections
• Great option for semi-retirement or balancing multiple offices

Why 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 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors and hygienists are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

Hygienists in CT, MD, NC, NV and WA work for a supported professional corporation (PC) and are not employed by Heartland Dental.

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You’ll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best‑in‑class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills – you’ll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients!

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
• Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.
• Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
• 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

Carus Dental South Central , like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. With the support of a practice manager, a highly trained team on site, coupled with a vast network of experts across the nation, you’ll be completely connected to all the resources and support of Heartland Dental.

• Join a 8 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience

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

Physical Requirements

• 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
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person)periodically throughout the year
• 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.

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.