Dental Hygienist: Patient‑Centered Prophylaxis & Care

CommUnityCare Health Centers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommUnityCare Health Centers in Austin, TX, seeks a qualified Dental Hygienist to provide preventive care and prophylaxis, perform radiographs, and uphold infection control standards for patient safety and quality care.

The role requires collaboration with the care team, thorough documentation, and patient education on oral hygiene. A Texas dental hygiene license and CPR certification are required, with opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a certified course in dental hygiene.
• Current Texas registration as a Dental Hygienist including certification for placement of sealants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver oral hygiene services including evaluation of teeth and gums, recording presence of disease, abnormalities, and restorations.
• Take, develop and mount X‐rays and perform dental prophylaxis.
• Perform procedures to compile with infection control policies and prepares operatories for patient treatment.
• Accurately and completely report and document status, care rendered, response to care, provider orders, contacts with patient and/or other healthcare providers.
• Maintain patient follow up procedures.
• Instruct clients in proper practices of dental hygiene and procedures pertinent to provided treatments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Dental hygiene degree

Job description

CommUnityCare Health Centers in Austin, TX, seeks a qualified Dental Hygienist to provide preventive care and prophylaxis, perform radiographs, and uphold infection control standards for patient safety and quality care.

The role requires collaboration with the care team, thorough documentation, and patient education on oral hygiene. A Texas dental hygiene license and CPR certification are required, with opportunities for ongoing professional development.