Dental Hygienist

North Austin, TX | Full-Time | Private Dental Practice

$48–$55/hour, depending on experience | PTO + Bonuses + 401(k) + Employee Discount | 60-Minute Recall Appointments | 90-Minute New-Patient Appointments

Are you a Dental Hygienist who wants to work in a friendly, supportive private practice where patient care comes first?

Our growing dental practice in North Austin is looking for an experienced Dental Hygienist to join our team. Led by Dr. Miller, our goal is simple: to be the friendliest dental practice in Austin.

We believe great dentistry starts with great relationships. Our team values each other, enjoys coming to work, and—most importantly—takes the time to provide patients with excellent care.

We laugh every. single. day.

What We Offer

• $48–$55 per hour, depending on experience
• Full-time position
• Monday–Friday schedule
• No weekends
• 60-minute recall appointments
• 90-minute new-patient appointments
• Typically one patient at a time
• 30-minute lunch break
• Flexibility around lunch when needed
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee discount
• Professional development and ongoing training
• Supportive, team-oriented private practice
• Opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients
• Office trip after one year of employment

Why Our Hygienists Like Working Here

We don't believe dental hygienists should have to rush from patient to patient all day.

Our appointment structure gives you the time to provide thorough, personalized care and actually connect with the people you're treating. You'll generally see one patient at a time, with approximately 60 minutes for recall appointments and 90 minutes for new patients.

We want our team to have the time and resources to do their jobs well while maintaining a healthy, positive workplace.

What You'll Do

As a Dental Hygienist, you'll provide preventive and periodontal care while educating patients and helping them maintain excellent oral health.

• Perform dental prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and polishing
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments
• Review medical and dental histories
• Take and record vital signs when appropriate
• Perform oral examinations and periodontal assessments
• Take dental X-rays according to established protocols
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care
• Provide post-treatment instructions and personalized recommendations
• Document treatments, findings, and patient interactions accurately in the electronic health record
• Use dental software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix
• Follow infection prevention, sterilization, and safety procedures
• Work closely with the dentist and dental team to provide coordinated patient care
• Create a comfortable and positive experience for every patient

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a compassionate, dependable Dental Hygienist who takes pride in their clinical skills and enjoys connecting with patients.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of professional dental hygiene experience preferred
• Current dental hygiene license required
• College degree in dental hygiene or a related field
• Strong knowledge of dental anatomy, terminology, and general dentistry
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Experience with preventive and periodontal care
• Ability to safely and accurately perform dental X-rays
• Experience with electronic dental records
• Strong patient education and communication skills
• Dependable and professional
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Commitment to excellent patient care

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Eaglesoft or Dentrix
• Pediatric dentistry experience
• Experience with periodontal therapy
• Familiarity with dental documentation and coding
• Strong understanding of infection prevention and control

Our Practice

We're a growing, privately owned dental practice in North Austin focused on providing excellent dentistry in a welcoming environment.

Dr. Miller believes that dentistry is about more than treating teeth—it's about building personal relationships with patients and creating an experience where people feel comfortable, respected, and cared for.

We bring that same philosophy to our team. We support one another, invest in professional development, and believe everyone should enjoy coming to work.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're an experienced Dental Hygienist looking for a full-time opportunity offering $48–$55 per hour, no weekends, generous appointment times, strong benefits, and a supportive team, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and come see why we're working to become the friendliest dental practice in Austin.