full-time 2 months ago
Dental Hygienist
South Plains Rural Health Services
1502 North Avenue K, Lamesa, TX 79331
Competitive Compensation
About the Practice
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Job Description
South Plains Rural Health Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Dental Hygienist to join our dental team. In this role, you'll provide preventive oral healthcare, educate patients on maintaining healthy smiles, and work alongside our dentists to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care to the communities we serve.
What You'll Do
Perform dental cleanings, scaling, polishing, and periodontal maintenance.
Take dental radiographs and assist with patient assessments.
Apply fluoride treatments, sealants, and other preventive therapies.
Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive dental care.
Document patient care accurately in the electronic dental record.
Maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment following infection control standards.
Collaborate with dentists and other team members to provide quality patient care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
Current Texas Dental Hygienist license in good standing.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of preventive dentistry and infection control practices.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
What You'll Do
Perform dental cleanings, scaling, polishing, and periodontal maintenance.
Take dental radiographs and assist with patient assessments.
Apply fluoride treatments, sealants, and other preventive therapies.
Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive dental care.
Document patient care accurately in the electronic dental record.
Maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment following infection control standards.
Collaborate with dentists and other team members to provide quality patient care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
Current Texas Dental Hygienist license in good standing.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of preventive dentistry and infection control practices.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
About South Plains Rural Health Services
South Plains Rural Health Services is a multi-specialty group practice offering comprehensive and family care in West Texas. They are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing accessible health services in multiple locations with extended hours for convenience. Their sliding fee discount program ensures affordable access to care for all.
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