Dental Hygienist
Clear Lake City Dentistry
Houston, TX
$38-53/hourDescription
Dental Hygienist
Patient-Focused Dental Hygienist Wanted to Join a Collaborative and Goal-Oriented Team!
Supported Practice: Clear Lake City Dentistry
Years of Experience: 1 year
- Provide thorough dental hygiene treatment, including cleanings, periodontal assessments, scaling and root planing, and preventive care services.
- Complete comprehensive patient assessments and document findings accurately.
- Educate patients on oral health, treatment recommendations, home care, and the connection between oral and overall health.
- Utilize available technology and clinical tools to support patient education and treatment acceptance.
- Review radiographs and collaborate with the doctor to identify and communicate treatment needs.
- Develop meaningful patient relationships while delivering outstanding customer service and clinical care.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with office standards and regulatory requirements.
- Support office systems and workflows that promote efficiency, consistency, and an exceptional patient experience.
- Partner with doctors and team members to achieve practice goals and contribute to overall office success.
- Ensure compliance with infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols.
- Contribute to a positive team environment through collaboration, accountability, and effective communication.
- Active Dental Hygienist license in the state of Texas.
- Minimum of one year of clinical dental hygiene experience preferred.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong communication and patient education skills.Passion for delivering excellent patient care and creating positive patient experiences.Comfortable using dental technology and digital tools to educate patients and support treatment planning.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to practice goals.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Benefits Offered by Your Supported Practice
• Flexible Schedule & HDflex Shift Options
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Health Insurance with Free Virtual Care
• Daily Pay & Bonus Programs
• Vision, Dental & Life Benefits
• Sponsored Continuing Education
• Regional Mentors
• Videa AI & iTero Scanner Access
As a clinical provider, you’ll be respected for your expertise and empowered to provide exceptional patient care. You’ll have access to the resources, training, and support to grow your skills and build strong partnerships with the supported doctors you work alongside.
You’ll retain full clinical autonomy, with access to hygiene mentors, the latest technology, and industry-leading continuing education at no cost to you.
Qualifications:
• Current dental hygienist license
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening, and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification
Preferred Experience
• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanners, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients, provide preventative care, and maintain patients’ dental health
• Completion of Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to starting employment
Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,200 supported doctors across 37 states and the District of Columbia in over 2,000 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.
Heartland Dental is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Pay
Average Texas Staff Position Pay
$49.82/hour
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.