Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Smiles of Katy is seeking a part‑time Dental Hygienist to join a collaborative team. The practice emphasizes support, growth, and patient‑centered care within a Heartland Dental affiliated network.

Ideal candidates include new graduates or experienced hygienists seeking a flexible, consistent schedule with opportunities for development and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Texas.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene.
• CPR Certification.

Education

Associate’s degree in dental hygiene

Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

digital scanner

digital x-rays

electronic medical record systems

Job description

Join a collaborative, positive team at Smiles of Katy where hygienists are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow! Smiles of Katy is looking for a Part‑Time Dental Hygienist to join our team! Whether you’re a new graduate ready to begin your career or a seasoned hygienist looking for a great team and consistent part‑time schedule, we’d love to connect with you.

Our team describes the office as collaborative, goal‑oriented, motivating, positive, and strongly team‑focused. We’re looking for a hygienist who enjoys working alongside others, building relationships with patients, and contributing to a supportive practice environment.

Schedule

This is a part‑time position with the following schedule:

• Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Potential opportunity for a fourth day in the future

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

About Smiles Of Katy

At Smiles of Katy, teamwork is an important part of how the practice operates. The office describes its culture as collaborative, goal‑oriented, motivating, positive, and strongly team‑focused. The ideal hygienist will enjoy being part of a team that works toward shared goals, supports one another, and stays focused on creating a positive experience for patients. Whether you’re beginning your hygiene career or bringing years of experience with you, this is an opportunity to join a practice that values collaboration, growth, and a strong team environment.

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

• New graduates and seasoned hygienists are both welcome!
• 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.