Dental Hygienist

Position Description

This position is responsible for performing dental prophylactic services and providing education for the prevention and control of dental disease. Work is performed under the supervision of a dentist in usual clinic conditions and requires high patient contact.

• Professionally clean teeth including thorough scaling and polishing
• Presents instructions on proper personal oral hygiene using demonstrations on human teeth and models
• Take and develop radiographs
• Administers topical fluoride at the proper dose to prevent cavities
• Clean, package, and sterilize dental instruments using proper technique
• Disinfect chairs, cabinets and machines after dental treatments
• Take inventory of instruments with proper documentation
• Serve as dental assistant when needed
• Maintain proper records in manual and automated systems
• Ensure dental supplies are on hand and ordered timely
• Answer sick calls, screen and schedule patients in a timely manner

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an approved dental hygiene training program and license to practice dental hygiene by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.

1–2 years of experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

TTUHSC may initiate new H‑1B I‑129 visa petitions and sponsor eligible individuals for change‑of‑status or change‑of‑employer petitions on a case‑by‑case basis. To qualify, approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required and the institution will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

• Health plans and supplemental coverage options – individual health insurance provided at no cost for full‑time team members
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement plans
• Wellness programs
• Certified mother‑friendly workplace

Additional perks include special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state‑of‑the‑art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Full Time

Hourly

34.05

38.83

Compensation is commensurate with the qualifications of the individual selected and the budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app
4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Up to 25%

Day

Will discuss during interview

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.