Dental Hygienist (Mobile)

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Public Health is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join their Mobile Dental Team. The role involves providing preventive care, educating patients, and engaging in community health outreach throughout Harris County. Candidates should possess relevant education and licensure, with strong communication skills and a commitment to public health.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Must have a Texas Dental Hygiene License and Basic Life Support certification.
• 0 to 1 year of experience in a dental clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive dental care including cleanings and patient education.
• Document treatments in electronic dental charts.
• Participate in community health promotion activities.

Skills

Communication

Manual Dexterity

Organizational Skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited dental hygiene school

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.

About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview:
Under general supervision, the Dental Hygienist will provide preventive dental care, document treatments, perform radiographs, and educate patients and staff. Individuals in this role will be responsible for ensuring infection control, assessing gum disease, and participating in community health promotion activities.

The Dental Hygienist is expected to know dental regulations and guidelines, including those from dental boards and health organizations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Administers preventive dental treatments, including cleanings, scalings, and polishing of teeth, with precision and professionalism.

• Documents patient treatments and related correspondence in the electronic dental chart.
• Communicates dental treatment plans and oral hygiene techniques to patients, parents, and clinical staff.
• Adheres to infection control protocols and sterilizes instruments in accordance with established dental policies and procedures.
• Conducts procedures to identify and document stages of gum disease.
• Engages in school-based and community events to promote oral health and perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] [e-mail].

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.

• Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene.

Experience:

• 0 to 1 year experience in a dental clinical setting as a practicing dental hygienist

Licensure:

• Must have a valid Driver’s License (TX upon hire)

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Texas Dental Hygiene License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work well with public and staff members.
• Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process.

Core Competencies:

• Organizational Leadership
  • Understands the organizational mission
  • Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
  • Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
• Collaboration
  • Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
  • Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
  • Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
• Innovation
  • Ability to adapt to change
• Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
  • Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
  • Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
  • Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
  • Uses sound judgment
  • Self-motivated
  • Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
• Communication
  • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full Time | Regular

• Monday through Friday | 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.; However, times may vary due to the variability of an event-based schedule
• Other days and hours as necessary; possible work weekends and evenings.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in both a clinical environment as well as in alternative community-based settings including mobile dental events in different locations throughout Harris County. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and scanners.
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Must possess the physical ability, manual dexterity and eye-sight to practice dental hygiene in a competent manner in a dental clinical setting. Manually set up and tear down equipment as the mobile clinic requires.
  
  

Work Location:

• Mobile Dental Team

• Primary Reporting Address: 7457 Harwin Drive, Suite 324, Houston, TX 77036
• This position is part of the Mobile Dental Team, which requires travel to multiple community locations within Harris County, as directed. Applicants must be flexible and willing to work at various locations.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.