Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Build Your Hygiene Career with a Connected, Positive Team in Willis!

Supported Practice: East Creek Dental Care

Years of Experience: No Experience Required (open to experience or new grad)

East Creek Dental Care in Willis, Texas, is looking for a Full-Time Dental Hygienist to join our team! We're searching for someone who is motivated, takes initiative, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

Our office describes its culture as connected, engaging, goal-oriented, motivating, and positive. We want our hygienist to feel like an important part of the practice and contribute to an environment where the team works together, supports one another, and stays focused on providing an excellent patient experience.

We would ideally love to find a hygienist with 2+ years of experience, but we are also open to new graduates who are eager to learn, grow, and build their career with a supportive team.

Schedule

Tuesday through Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Enjoy a consistent four-day workweek with Mondays off!

What We're Looking ForResponsibilitiesThe ideal hygienist is a motivated self-starter and team player who is comfortable taking initiative and contributing to the overall success of the practice. We're looking for someone who communicates well, builds strong relationships with patients and teammates, and wants to be part of an office that is engaged, positive, and working toward shared goals.

• Provide high-quality preventive and periodontal dental hygiene care
• Perform patient assessments, periodontal charting, dental cleanings, and other hygiene services within the scope of licensure
• Educate patients on oral health, preventive care, periodontal health, and recommended treatment
• Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient documentation
• Communicate effectively with the dentist and other members of the dental team
• Take initiative and contribute to the practice's clinical and patient-care goals
• Follow appropriate infection-control, safety, and clinical standards
• Support a positive, collaborative, and team-focused work environment

Qualifications

• Current or eligible Texas Dental Hygienist license
• 2+ years of dental hygiene experience preferred
• New graduates are welcome to apply
• Strong communication and patient-education skills
• Motivated and dependable with a self-starter mindset
• Collaborative team player who is willing to help where needed
• Positive attitude and commitment to providing an excellent patient experience

About East Creek Dental Care

East Creek Dental Care is a connected, engaging, goal-oriented dental team that values teamwork, motivation, and a positive work environment. The team is focused on working together toward shared goals while creating a workplace where people feel supported, involved, and encouraged to grow.

If you're looking for a full-time hygiene opportunity where you can build relationships with your patients, contribute to a strong team, and enjoy a consistent Tuesday through Friday schedule, we'd love to meet you.

Benefits Offered by Your Supported Practice

• Flexible Schedule & HDflex Shift Options
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Health Insurance with Free Virtual Care
• Daily Pay & Bonus Programs
• Vision, Dental & Life Benefits
• Sponsored Continuing Education
• Regional Mentors
• Videa AI & iTero Scanner Access

As a clinical provider, you'll be respected for your expertise and empowered to provide exceptional patient care. You'll have access to the resources, training, and support to grow your skills and build strong partnerships with the supported doctors you work alongside.

You'll retain full clinical autonomy, with access to hygiene mentors, the latest technology, and industry-leading continuing education at no cost to you.

Qualifications:

• Current dental hygienist license
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening, and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification

Preferred Experience

• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanners, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients, provide preventative care, and maintain patients' dental health
• Completion of Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to starting employment

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,200 supported doctors across 37 states and the District of Columbia in over 2,000 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

Heartland Dental is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team.