Dental Hygienist - UT Dentists | Harris Health

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Dental Hygienist – Community Health Centers (Full‑time, 32‑hour/4‑day week)

Harris Health System’s Health Centers, with local travel to other community clinics required.

Performs dental prophylactic and periodontal maintenance services and conducts educational programs for the prevention and control of dental disease.

• Performs periodontal exams, including charting and intra‑oral exam under the direction of the attending dentist; updates medical history every 6 months, takes radiographs as needed, and provides therapy such as prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and maintenance procedures.
• Provides preventative dental treatment (application of drugs, fluoride, pit and fissure sealant, and marginates amalgam restorations).
• Advises patients on proper home care for teeth and gums.
• Maintains productivity expectations as outlined by the department or clinic.
• Maintains patient records, procedures, and materials in the electronic health record system (EHR).
• Schedules patient appointments, reviews periodic evaluations, assigns to appropriate providers, and confirms appointments the day before.
• Identifies and schedules referrals as needed and uses the EHR to set up recall appointments.
• Establishes and maintains productive relationships with all members of the dental team to enhance total dental care treatment.
• Coordinates, plans, and presents educational programs to students and residents on proper dental practices.
• Stays current with CPR/BLS training and responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensed to practice dental hygiene by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.

CPR/BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon hire; recertification required every two years.

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an approved dental hygiene training program.

None.

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently and/or 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

This position is security‑sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code, Texas Government Code, and relevant federal regulations. Routine reviews will determine whether criminal history or continued connections to the government or a foreign adversary prevent maintenance of security or infrastructure integrity.

• and Texas Government Code 411.094 regarding access to critical infrastructure.
• 117.001(2) regarding continuous connections to political apparatus of a foreign adversary.
• 791.4 regarding review requirements.

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Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

We reward our team with a comprehensive benefits package:

• 100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees.
• Generous time off, including holidays, preventive leave day, vacation, and sick time (≈37‑38 days per year).
• Longevity Pay: monthly payments after two years of service.
• Retirement/pension plan with growth opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing services: free financial and legal counseling, mental health counseling, gym membership discounts, access to wellness programs, and additional discounts on entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, child and elder care resources, and more.

UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment‑related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation for disability or religious observances will be considered in accordance with applicable law and policy.

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