Dental Hygienist

Job Title

Dental Hygienist

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Periodontics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education.

What we want

The College of Dentistry is looking for a Dental Hygienist to serve as a member of the Periodontics team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Please note: This is a part-time position with scheduled hours of 16 hours a week.

Cover Letter/Resume : A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Three years of related experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of technical and clinical aspects of dental hygiene, dental equipment, periodontal disease processes, and other oral diseases

• Knowledge of statistical evaluation techniques, scientific writing, and scientific research

• Knowledge of equipment, materials, standardized procedures, and recent developments in dental hygiene

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Licensing / Professional Certification:

• Licensed Dental Hygienist.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and prepares oral prophylaxis, scaling, root planning, and other preventive services for patients.

• Applies current knowledge of technical and clinical aspects of dental hygiene when treating each patient.

• Provides education to patients on preventive and oral health care.

• Completes oral screenings and assessments of new patients and develops oral care plans.

• Reviews patient histories for proper precautions and records medical treatments in patient charts.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.