Dental Hygienist, Mobile

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About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview:
Under general supervision, the Dental Hygienist will provide preventive dental care, document treatments, perform radiographs, and educate patients and staff. Individuals in this role will be responsible for ensuring infection control, assessing gum disease, and participating in community health promotion activities.

The Dental Hygienist is expected to know dental regulations and guidelines, including those from dental boards and health organizations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Administers preventive dental treatments, including cleanings, scalings, and polishing of teeth, with precision and professionalism.

• Documents patient treatments and related correspondence in the electronic dental chart.
• Communicates dental treatment plans and oral hygiene techniques to patients, parents, and clinical staff.
• Adheres to infection control protocols and sterilizes instruments in accordance with established dental policies and procedures.
• Conducts procedures to identify and document stages of gum disease.
• Engages in school-based and community events to promote oral health and perform other duties as assigned.

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.

• Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene.

Experience:

• 0 to 1 year experience in a dental clinical setting as a practicing dental hygienist

Licensure:

• Must have a valid Driver’s License (TX upon hire)

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Texas Dental Hygiene License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work well with public and staff members.
• Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process.

• Organizational Leadership
  • Understands the organizational mission
  • Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
  • Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
• Collaboration
  • Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
  • Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
  • Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
• Innovation
  • Ability to adapt to change
• Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
  • Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
  • Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
  • Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
  • Uses sound judgment
  • Self-motivated
  • Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
• Communication
  • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

NOTE
: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full Time | Regular

• Monday through Friday | 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.;
  However, times may vary due to the…