Dental Hygienist: Preventive Care & Patient Education

Community Health Center Of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off Bank

Holiday Pay

Extended Medical Leave

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Community Health Center Of Lubbock is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our clinic team in Lubbock, TX. The hygienist provides dental prophylaxis and educates patients on prevention.

Hours are 8am-5pm Monday through Friday with occasional weekend/evening work; Texas licensure required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Join a patient-centered dental team dedicated to oral health education and care.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene.
• Licensure: Licensed as a Dental Hygienist in Texas.
• Experience: No prior experience required.
• Language: English; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Travel: Occasional; valid Texas driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Screening patients during checkups
• Reviewing a patient's dental history
• Recommending care to improve a patient's oral health
• Teaching patients about proper teeth cleaning techniques
• Performing preventive dental care
• Applying fluoride treatments
• Taking x-rays and reviewing them for signs of dental diseases

Skills

Active Listening

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Critical Thinking

Service Orientation

Monitoring

Social Perceptiveness

Patient Education

Ability to work with children andchron

Education

Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene

Licensure: Licensed as a Dental Hygienist in Texas

Experience: No previous experience required

Job description

Community Health Center Of Lubbock is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our clinic team in Lubbock, TX. The hygienist provides dental prophylaxis and educates patients on prevention.

Hours are 8am-5pm Monday through Friday with occasional weekend/evening work; Texas licensure required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Join a patient-centered dental team dedicated to oral health education and care.