Dental Hygienist

SUMMARY:

Texas Native Health is looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist. The role involves educating patients on oral hygiene, prevention, and self-care methods, providing fluoride treatments and sealants as directed by the dentist, and reviewing patients’ health history to assess their overall well-being.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs patient intake procedures such as taking vital signs and reviewing relevant medical and dental history.
  • Charts hard and soft tissue lesions or abnormalities.
  • Initiates and supervises dental prevention programs for patients and staff.
  • Takes radiographs and dental images of patients as prescribed by dentist.
  • Performs dental prophylaxis.
  • Administers local anesthetics as allowed by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
  • Performs non-surgical periodontal treatment (scaling and root planning).
  • Removes calculus deposits and stains from teeth using ultrasonic and hand scalers, rubber cups, and prophy pastes.
  • Applies medicaments to aid in arresting dental decay.
  • Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by Dentist.
  • Removes sutures and dressings.
  • Removes excess cement from coronal surfaces on teeth.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

DESIRED SKILLS

  • Clinical and technical skills in dental procedures, instrument handling, and X-ray operation.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients and dental team members.
  • Attention to detail for maintaining organized patient records and a sterile clinical environment.
  • Compassion and empathy for patient care and understanding their needs.
  • Adaptability to handle unexpected situations and emergencies in a dental setting.
  • Professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.
  • Knowledge of infection control protocols and patient privacy regulations (HIPAA compliance).
  • Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling dental instruments.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a dental team.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:  EXEMPT

MININUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current Texas License.
  • Certificate in Dental Hygiene.
  • Local anesthesia certification preferred
  • One year’s work experience is preferred.
  • Nitrous oxide monitoring certification preferred
  • Pit and fissure sealant certification preferred

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