Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus of $2,000

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Heartland Dental in Killeen, TX is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team. You will provide essential hygiene services and patient screenings in a supportive environment with opportunities for continuing education.

The practice offers competitive benefits including health insurance, a sign-on bonus of $2,000, and access to an expansive mentor network. Ideal candidates will have a current dental hygienist license in Texas and a degree in dental hygiene.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive hygiene services and patient screenings.
• Support clinical team with high-quality patient care.
• Participate in continuing education and mentor program.

Skills

Excellent working knowledge of dentistry

Patient screening

Medical history documentation

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Current dental hygienist license in Texas

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanner

Digital x-rays

Job description

About Oak Valley Dental Care

Oak Valley Dental Care in Killeen, TX is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team. The practice is led by Dr. Agbola with a supportive, collaborative clinical environment that includes two seasoned hygienists.

Location

3901 E Stan Schlueter Loop Suite 109, Killeen, TX 76542

The Role

As a Dental Hygienist, you will be an integral member of the patient care team, providing comprehensive hygiene services, patient screenings, and clinical support. You will be supported by a robust mentor program and opportunities for continuing education to enhance your clinical skills.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Continuing education opportunities to develop your full potential and discuss patient education and care
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities
• Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience, offering a stable career with unlimited growth potential
• Sign-on bonus of $2,000

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of clinical experience
• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays, and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and growing clinical skills to meet patient needs and provide preventative care
• Clinical versatility as required by the office

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties as required by the office, doctor, or Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual or in person training sessions periodically throughout the year
• Must undergo a tuberculosis (TB) test during the pre-employment process; not required in FL or TN

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.