Dental Hygienist

The Dental Hygienist works as part of the dental provider team providing dental services to the patients of the Center. The Dental hygienist performs dental prophylactic services and provides educational information for the prevention and control of dental disease. Responsibilities and duties for a Dental Hygienist include:

• 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

Education: Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene

Licensure: Licensed as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Texas

Experience: No previous experience required

Expertise: Basic techniques in Dental Hygiene. Ability to work with children and chronically ill

Language: English; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Travel: Occasionally; valid Texas drivers’ license and current auto insurance required; must have reliable and safe transportation

Hours of Work: 8am-5pm M-F with some weekend/evening work.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Knowledge

• Understanding and commitment to HIPAA rules and regulations

Skills

• Ability to work with children and chronically ill patients
• Fosters a positive work environment
• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Critical Thinking
• Service Orientation
• Monitoring
• Social Perceptiveness
• Patient Education

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• 162 Bonus Plan
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Time Off Bank
• Holiday Pay
• Extended Medical Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program and Emotional Health Support Line
• Workers’ Compensation Insurance
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Gym Membership Discount
• Uniform Voucher
• Loan Repayment
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Workers’ Compensation Insurance
• Incentive Program

CHCL's mission is to provide quality primary and preventative health care services to those in need. If you are aligned with CHCL's mission and love working in a fast-paced clinic setting, please apply today.