Dental Hygienist

Extended Job Title Dental Hygienist Position Description Redefine your role in dental care. Looking for a position where your clinical skills make a real difference — without the pressure to upsell or meet daily quotas? Join our dedicated team as a Dental Hygienist at the Fort Stockton/Lynaugh Units , where you'll focus solely on medically necessary care and patient education for an underserved population. In this rewarding correctional healthcare setting, you'll experience a lower daily patient volume, allowing you to provide thorough, quality care without the rush. Enjoy the stability of a consistent schedule with firm start and end times—no evenings, weekends, or unexpected overtime. Working in a secure, well‑equipped clinical environment under the supervision of a licensed dentist, you'll deliver preventive services that prioritize health, respect, and dignity. Why This Role Stands Out Meaningful Impact: You’ll deliver vital oral healthcare to an underserved population, educating patients, and helping to improve their long‑term health while restoring dignity and wellness through compassionate care. Professional Growth: Work in a dynamic clinical environment with a diverse caseload. Gain hands‑on experience in a wide range of clinical skills while expanding your knowledge of dentistry and the correctional healthcare system. Team‑Based Culture: You’ll join a supportive team of dentists and dental assistants who value collaboration, ethical practice, and professional excellence. Structured & Supportive Environment: With set schedules and low client no‑show rates, you’ll be able to focus on what matters—delivering high‑quality care. Job Stability & Benefits: Enjoy consistent hours, competitive pay, retirement options, generous leave policies, and access to training and certification programs. Major / Essential Functions Professionally clean teeth including prophylaxis and scaling and root planing. Present instructions on proper personal oral hygiene. Capture digital radiographs. Administer topical fluoride. Disinfect surfaces and dental equipment. Sterilize dental instruments according to OSHA regulations. Takes thorough inventory of instruments through daily counts and logs. 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 call requests and schedule patients in a timely manner. Travel Required Up to 25% Pay Grade Maximum $39.10 Hourly Pay Grade Minimum $38.00 Hourly Pay Basis Hourly Schedule Details Will discuss during interview Work Location Ft. Stockton Department Ft. Stockton Unit Job Type Full Time EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. Required Qualifications Full‑Time Registered Dental Hygienist 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. Part‑Time Registered Dental Hygienist 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. (Hours can be discussed during interview) #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center