Job description

About us

McCauley-Dental was established in 1942 and is the largest privately owned dental practice in Northeast Texas. Our staff are like family to us and we hard to create a fun work environment that provides high quality dental care to patients.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Regular social events
• Lively atmosphere
• Flexible working hours

At McCauley Dental, we provide comprehensive and preventive dental care and recognize the critical role our Dental Hygienists play in delivering quality, compassionate patient care. We have state-of-the-art technology and a comfortable, inviting office space. Our doctors are compassionate about building patient relationships, starting at an early age, and maintaining them for a lifetime. Our team loves what we do, we have fun, and we inspire each other to make every day enjoyable.

As a dental hygienist with us, you will run a single column allowing time to focus on the patient's needs versus the clock. We are looking for someone full-time, or part-time, and willing to work with you to create a schedule that works with your lifestyle.

If we sound like an office you could call 'home' - please apply today!

Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Cleaning calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath gum margins with dental instruments
• Charting conditions of dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by the dentist
• Applying fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to prevent dental decay
• Knowledge of dental software, Able to take digital x-rays in a timely manner

Skills

• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• Outstanding communication skills
• A patient and friendly personality
• Attention to detail

Education

• Valid Dental Hygienist license in Texas

What you'll receive

• Competitive pay + $1000 sign-on bonus!!
• Opportunities for career growth
• A company culture with high ethical standards
• Part-Time/Full Time Opportunities
• Flexible Schedule

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $37.00 - $41.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mount Pleasant, TX 75455: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist License in Texas (Required)

Work Location: In person

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