Dental Hygienist (Hiring Immediately)

South Texas Smiles  

Address: 10007 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78240  

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM | Friday: 8 AM - 2 PM

Join the dynamic team at South Texas Smiles, where we prioritize a collaborative atmosphere and a positive work environment. You’ll enjoy full clinical autonomy, allowing you to dedicate the necessary time and attention to your patients while benefiting from our hygiene mentor program. As a Dental Hygienist, you will be recognized as a top-tier clinical provider and advocate for patient care, playing a vital role in ensuring your patients receive the exceptional attention they deserve. If you have experience with holistic treatment options, we would love to meet you!

What You’ll Gain

- Competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

- Opportunities for continuing education to help you maximize your potential and enhance your clinical skills for patient care and education.

- Access to a wide network of mentors, with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities at your fingertips.

- Exceptional business support and high-quality supplies and labs to ensure outstanding patient care.

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

Minimum Qualifications

- Valid dental hygienist license in Texas and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (as required).

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

- CPR Certification.

Preferred Experience

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

- A passion for continuous learning and enhancing clinical skills to provide preventative care and maintain patients’ dental health.

- Clinical skills as required by the office.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to perform essential duties as required by the Office Doctor at Heartland Dental, with or without reasonable accommodation.

- Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.

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

- Availability for periodic virtual (or in-person) training sessions throughout the year.

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