Dental Hygienist

MEP Health; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Schertz, Texas is seeking a dedicated dental hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care in a patient-focused practice. You will perform cleanings, take X-rays, and help educate patients while upholding infection control and safety standards.

Work closely with dentists and the care team to deliver high-quality outcomes and a welcoming experience for patients of all ages. The role emphasizes compassionate, personalized guidance and teamwork in a family-friendly setting.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical hygiene skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with dentists and support staff.
• Commitment to professionalism, clinical excellence, and infection control.
• Comfort working with a wide range of patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental cleanings and provide preventive care
• Conduct periodontal charting and periodontal therapy support
• Take and process digital X-rays
• Educate patients with compassionate, personalized guidance
• Collaborate with dentists and the care team to support high-quality clinical outcomes
• Maintain strict infection control and safety standards
• Ensure a positive, welcoming experience for patients of all ages

Skills

Clinical Hygiene

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Infection Control

Communication

Detail-oriented

Job description

— Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal care in a patient-focused, family-friendly dental practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dental cleanings and provide preventive care
• Conduct periodontal charting and periodontal therapy support
• Take and process digital X-rays
• Educate patients with compassionate, personalized guidance
• Collaborate with dentists and the care team to support high-quality clinical outcomes
• Maintain strict infection control and safety standards
• Ensure a positive, welcoming experience for patients of all ages

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical hygiene skills with attention to detail
• Effective communication and patient education skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with dentists and support staff
• Commitment to professionalism, clinical excellence, and infection control
• Comfort working with a wide range of patients