Job TitleDental Hygienist Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Comprehensive Dentistry Proposed Minimum Salary$34.41 hourly Job LocationDallas, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who we are A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.    What we want The College of Dentistry is looking for a Dental Hygienist to serve in the Comprehensive Dentistry department.  We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team. What you need to know Proposed Salary: $71,570.00 annually based on selected candidates qualifications. Work Schedule/Location: Located in Dallas, TX, this an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.  These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume. Responsibilities Direct Patient Care Plans and prepares oral prophylaxis, scaling, and root planning, and other preventative services for patients. Applies current knowledge of technical and clinical aspects of dental hygiene while treating patients. Provide education to patients on preventative and oral health care. Completes oral screenings and assessments of new patients and develops oral care plans. Review patient histories for proper precautions and record medical treatment in patient charts. Provides patient care to a minimum of four to five patients per day, depending on the demands of the schedule. Clinical Administration Works with the patient scheduler to ensure patients are aware of their appointment, making pre- and post-follow-up calls. Works with referring dental offices to serve incoming patient needs as well as existing patients. Required Education and Experience: Associates degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of experience in a dental clinic. Required Licenses and Certifications: Dental Hygienist License Preferred Qualifications: More than three years of experience in dental clinic. Local anesthesia or nitrous oxide certification. Knowledge of infection control and OSHA compliance. Experience working in high volume educational institute. Advanced knowledge of dental terminology. Some administrative experience. Experience seeing a minimum of four to five patients per day. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of technical and clinical aspects of dental hygiene, dental equipment, periodontal disease processes, and other oral diseases. Knowledge of statistical evaluation techniques, scientific writing, and scientific research. Knowledge of equipment, materials, standardized procedures, and recent developments in dental hygiene. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  12-15 days of annual paid holidays   Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month  Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas   Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees  Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

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