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Dental Hygienist

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Abilene, TX

Location: Abilene, TX
Categories: Public Health
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: Feb 15, 2025

Job Description:

Dental Hygienist

Description

Dental Hygienist
Abilene
39788BR

Position Description
This position is responsible for performing dental prophylactic services and providing education for the prevention and control of dental disease. Work is performed under supervision of dentist. Work is performed in usual clinic conditions; requires a high degree of contact with patients.

Major/Essential Functions

Professionally clean teeth including thorough scaling and polishing
Presents instructions on proper personal oral hygiene using demonstrations on human teeth and models
Take and develop radiographs
Administers topical Fluoride at proper dose to prevent cavities
Clean, package, and sterilizes dental instruments using proper technique
Disinfect chairs, cabinets and machines after dental treatments
Take inventory of instruments with proper documentation that it occurred
Serve as Dental Assistant when needed
Proper record keeping and maintenance both in manual and automated systems
Ensure dental supplies are on hand and ordered in a timely manner
Answer sick calls, screening and scheduling patients in a timely manner

About Managed Care:
Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website HERE.

This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC:

ONE TEAM: Unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission
KINDHEARTED: Exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude
INTEGRITY: Be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
VISIONARY: Nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
BEYOND SERVICE: Create and deliver positive defining moments

Take care of yourself and your family. Enjoy some of the best benefits in the state of Texas:

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Training
Continuing Education
Loan Forgiveness Program
Retiree Insurance
Paid Leave
Leadership Program
State Pension

Required Qualifications
Education: A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of an approved dental hygiene training program; licensed to practice dental hygiene by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.

To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=881548

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.

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