Dental Hygienist

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 52,348 - 53,864; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

A prominent health sciences institution in Texas is seeking a Dental Hygienist responsible for performing dental prophylactic services and educating patients on oral hygiene. This full-time position requires a high school diploma and licensure in Texas, with responsibilities including teeth cleaning, radiograph development, and inventory management. Join a values-driven workplace with benefits including health plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved dental hygiene training program required.
• Licensed to practice dental hygiene by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
• Ability to work under the supervision of a dentist.

Responsibilities

• Professionally clean teeth including thorough scaling and polishing.
• Presents instructions on proper personal oral hygiene.
• Take and develop radiographs.
• Administers topical fluoride.
• Clean, package, and sterilizes dental instruments.
• Ensure dental supplies are on hand.

Skills

Dental proficiency

Patient education

Oral hygiene instructions

Radiograph development

Sterilization techniques

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Approval from dental hygiene training program

License from Texas State Board of Dental Examiners

Job description

Overview

Dental Hygienist — This position is responsible for performing dental prophylactic services and providing education for the prevention and control of dental disease. Work is performed under supervision of dentist in usual clinic conditions with a high degree of contact with patients.

Responsibilities

• Professionally clean teeth including thorough scaling and polishing
• Presents instructions on proper personal oral hygiene using demonstrations on human teeth and models
• Take and develop radiographs
• Administers topical fluoride at proper dose to prevent cavities
• Clean, package, and sterilizes dental instruments using proper technique
• Disinfect chairs, cabinets and machines after dental treatments
• Take inventory of instruments with proper documentation that it occurred
• Serve as Dental Assistant when needed
• Proper record keeping and maintenance both in manual and automated systems
• Ensure dental supplies are on hand and ordered in a timely manner
• Answer sick calls, screening and scheduling patients in a timely manner

Qualifications

Full-Time Registered Dental Hygienist
Education: A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of an approved dental hygiene training program; licensed to practice dental hygiene by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.

Part-Time Registered Dental Hygienist
Education: A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of an approved dental hygiene training program; licensed to practice dental hygiene by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.

(Hours can be discussed during interview)

EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About TTUHSC and Benefits

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Our values-based culture emphasizes an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Benefits include health plans, paid time off, retirement plans, wellness programs, and more.

Schedule: Day shift. Work Location: Ft. Stockton. Department: Ft. Stockton Unit. Job Type: Full Time. Pay: Pay Grade Maximum $39.10 Hourly; Pay Grade Minimum $38.00 Hourly; Pay Basis: Hourly.

Travel: Up to 25%. Requisition ID: 40442BR. Grant Funded? No. Shift: Day. Introduction: TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing health care and offers a values-based culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.