Registered Dental Hygienist- Part time
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center · Post, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcarePart-time
About the role
Join us at the Dalby Unit in Post, TX, where you can make a difference in the lives of those in need. As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a crucial role in providing essential oral health care to an underserved population.
Responsibilities
- Professionally clean teeth including prophies and scaling and root planing
- Presents instructions on proper personal oral hygiene
- Captures digital radiographs
- Administers topical fluoride
- Disinfects surfaces and dental equipment
- Sterilizes dental instruments according to OSHA regulations
- Takes thorough inventory of instruments through daily counts and logs
- Serve as Dental Assistant when needed
- Proper record keeping and maintenance both in manual and automated systems
- Ensure dental supplies are on hand and ordered in a timely manner
- Answer sick call requests and schedules patients in a timely manner
Requirements
- A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an approved hygiene training program
- Licensed to practice dental hygiene by the Texas Board of Dental Examiners
Qualifications
- Compassionate and detail-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Skills
- Proficient in dental hygiene procedures
- Good communication and patient interaction skills
- Attention to detail
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Excellent health insurance
- Paid leave
- Retirement options
- Continued education support
Pay
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Part-time schedule- 20 Hours/Week. Work 2 days, Monday- Friday