Dental Hygienist

West Alamo Dental Care is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team. We are proud to serve a wonderful patient population with an enthusiastic staff and dentists who are committed to delivering quality care. Our office offers Continuing Education Credit Opportunities annually, allowing you to enhance your skills while working alongside a supportive hygiene team and a dedicated assistant. Enjoy the flexibility of scheduling your patients while providing exceptional patient care.

Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM  

Note: With a new doctor joining us, hours may change.

What You’ll Gain:

- Competitive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement savings plans.

- Six paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

- Opportunities for continuing education to help you develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills.

- Access to a robust network of mentors, including 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities.

- Comprehensive business support and high-quality supplies and labs to ensure exceptional patient care.

- Join a stable company with over 20 years of industry experience, offering unlimited growth potential.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Current dental hygienist license in Texas, with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (as required).

- Strong working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, patient screening, and medical history documentation.

- CPR Certification.

Preferred Experience:

- 1-2 years of clinical experience.

- Familiarity with Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanners, digital x-rays, and electronic medical record systems.

- A desire to continue learning and growing clinical skills to meet patient needs and provide preventative care and overall dental health maintenance.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to perform essential duties as required by the Office/Doctor/Heartland Dental, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

- Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.

- Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds as needed.

- Availability to attend periodic virtual or in-person training sessions throughout the year.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, with all necessary guidance provided. (Note: This requirement is not applicable in Florida and Tennessee.)