Dental Hygienist

Heights Dental Center in Harker Heights, TX is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our 10-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community. We are a compassionate and energetic team excited to welcome another Hygienist provider.

About the role

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You’ll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve, and desire. With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills, you’ll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients.

We’re located in Harker Heights near Carl Levin Park. Address: 420 Est FM 2410, Harker Heights, TX 76548.

Schedule

Full-time, 4 days per week: Tuesday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Pay

$5,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans
• Six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
• Continuing education to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities
• Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

Responsibilities

• Provide education and care to patients
• Deliver preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health
• Perform dental hygiene procedures and patient screening
• Document medical histories
• Utilize clinical tools as required by the office (e.g., Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays, electronic medical records)

Requirements

• Current dental hygienist license in Texas
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required)
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry and dental hygiene procedures
• CPR certification
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
• Completion of a tuberculosis (TB) test prior to starting employment (not applicable in FL & TN)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience
• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays, and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills