School-Based Dental Hygienist (Part-Time) (4145)

Waco Family Medicine; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Waco Family Medicine seeks a part-time School-Based Dental Hygienist to deliver preventive and educational oral health services to pediatric populations within school settings in Waco, TX. You will collaborate with dentists, school staff, families, and care teams to provide patient-centered care, perform screenings and cleanings, sealants, and radiographs, and coordinate referrals.

This role requires strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work in non-traditional settings

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene.
• Current state licensure as a RDH.
• Local anesthesia certification (if applicable per state law).
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience in public health, school-based care, or community dental programs.
• Experience working in an FQHC or underserved populations.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other prevalent language).

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive dental services in school-based settings (assessments, cleanings, varnish, sealants, radiographs).
• Identify urgent needs and facilitate referrals to the FQHC dental clinic.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EHR.
• Collaborate with dentists and care teams to develop treatment plans and follow-up care.
• Coordinate referrals for restorative or specialty care.
• Deliver oral health education to students, parents, and school staff.
• Support mobile/portable dental unit setup and inventory management.

Skills

Strong communication

Patient education

Independence in non-traditional work

Cultural competency

Organizational & time management

Dental software / EHR proficiency

Team collaboration & adaptability

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene

RDH licensure

Local anesthesia certification (if applicable)

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Dental software / EHR systems

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Central - Waco, TX 76707Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Shift: Day

PRIMARY DUTIES

The part-time School-Based Dental Hygienist provides preventive and educational oral health services to pediatric populations within school settings as part of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). School settings can include elementary, middle, and high schools. This role focuses on improving care access to overall health outcomes through community-based service delivery. The hygienist works collaboratively with dentists, school staff, families, and care teams to deliver culturally competent, patient-centered care. Traveling between schools and FQHC sites may be required.

Clinical Care Delivery

Provide preventive dental services in school-based settings, including:

• Oral health assessments and screenings
• Dental prophylaxis (cleanings)
• Fluoride varnish applications
• Dental sealants
• Radiographs

Identify urgent dental needs and facilitate referrals to the FQHC dental clinic

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

Care Coordination

• Collaborate with dentists and care teams to develop treatment plans and follow-up care
• Coordinate referrals for restorative or specialty care
• Communicate findings and recommendations to parents/guardians
• Track and manage recall systems for ongoing preventive care

Health Education & Outreach

• Deliver oral health education to students, parents, and school staff
• Promote preventive care practices and healthy behaviors
• Participate in community outreach and public health initiatives
• Support school-based oral health programs and screenings

Compliance & Quality

• Adhere to FQHC policies, HRSA requirements, and state dental practice regulations
• Follow infection control and standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and reporting metrics (e.g., UDS measures)
• Ensure proper maintenance and sterilization of portable equipment with inventory and supplies

Program Support

• Assist with logistical setup and breakdown of mobile/portable dental units
• Maintain inventory of dental supplies and equipment
• Support program data collection, reporting, and outcome tracking
• Work with school administration to coordinate schedules and consent forms

OTHER DUTIES

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

School-Based Dental Hygienist (Part-Time)

REPORTS TO

Chief Dental Officer and Director of School-Based Services

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required

• Associate or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene
• Current state licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
• Local anesthesia certification (if applicable per state law)
• CPR/BLS certification

Preferred

• Experience in public health, school-based care, or community dental programs
• Experience working in an FQHC or underserved populations
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other prevalent language in the community)

SKILLS

• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Ability to work independently in non-traditional settings
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse populations
• Organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with dental software/HER systems
• Team collaboration and adaptability

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Visual and auditory accuracy
• Shift length: part-time during school hours
• Indoor setting
• Continuous use of computer and calculator
• Frequent use of telephone
• Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands
• Continuous conversational communication
• Continuous reaching, walking, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and climbing
• Frequent carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent working in confined, noisy, dusty areas
• Occasionally use of personal car
• Understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions
• Memorize and retain instructions
• Read and interpret detailed specifications
• Ability to transport and set up portable equipment
• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and bending
• Manual dexterity for clinical procedures
• Exposure to typical clinical environments and infection control protocols