Dental Hygienist - Clinical (Grant Funded) Temporary

Dental Hygienist - Clinical (Grant Funded) Temporary

Salary

$32.03 Hourly

Location

2802 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR STE 3 SAN ANTONIO,TX 78220, TX

Job Type

4C Temp

Job Number

2026-01287

Department

SA Metro Health District

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

Yes

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing prophylactic and other preventive dental services in the Health Department, as authorized by the State Dental Practice Act. Working conditions are primarily in a medical environment. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Must be willing to comply with all OSHA regulations and current immunization policies. May exercise direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM 15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

Work Location - Various locations across Bexar County

Home Office - 2802 Martin Luther King Dr,, #3, San Antonio, TX 78220

Work Hours

8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Wednesday or Thursday

Essential Job Functions

• Places dental sealants and fluoride varnish applications on teeth.
• Conducts educational presentations for the prevention and control of dental diseases to children and parents, individually and in groups.
• Maintains dental treatment equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Maintains accurate records of services rendered and submits reports on activities.
• Provides oral health training to community partners.
• Assists families in finding additional resources to care.
• Orders clinical supplies and monitors inventory.
• Maintains working relationship with community partners.
• Coordinates community health events.
• May provide supervision of support staff.
• May assist in setting up clinic schedule.
• May assist in the preparation of clinical budgets and reports.
• Performing preventative dental services requires communicating and educating with presentations and training the community, operates dentistry and basic office equipment, sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting, and kneeling such as when maintaining dental treatment equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Performs related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized school or college of dental hygiene accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and approved by the Board with a degree in dental hygiene.
• No substitution for education is allowed.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License or the ability to obtain a valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License within thirty (30) days after becoming a resident of the State of Texas.
• Certified by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners to apply pit and fissure sealants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience working in an oral health program that serves children in community and school settings.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of dental terminology.
• Knowledge of dental hygiene treatments, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of dental office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of dental cleaning instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of dental office record keeping and safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of sanitation and sterilization techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of dental radiographic techniques.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associate software programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to handle difficult clients, including small children.
• Ability to assist the Public Health Dentist in routine and comprehensive dental procedures.
• Ability to conduct prescreening interviews with patients.
• Ability to develop and mount intraoral radiographic film.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to perform basic office clerical functions, including maintaining patient health records.
• Ability to assist in general dental procedures.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

Did you graduate from a recognized school or college of dental hygiene accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and approved by the Board with a degree in dental hygiene?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you certified by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners to apply pit and fissure sealants?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a current Texas Registered Dental Hygienist License?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a current CPR Certification?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you a current or former Metro Health intern/practicum student?

• Yes, I am a current intern/practicum student
• Yes, i am a former intern/practicum student
• No, I have not been an intern/practicum student at Metro Health

12

If you are a former intern/practicum student, please select the timeframe in which you completed your internship/practicum at Metro Health:

• Within the last 6 months
• Within the last 7-12 months
• Within the last 13-24 months
• More than 24 months
• Not Applicable

13

How many years of experience do you have applying sealants?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

14

How many years of experience do you have as a clinical dental hygienist?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

15

How many years of experience do you have in data entry?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

16

How many years of experience do you have working in an oral health program that serves children in community and school settings?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

17

Please rate your level of expertise with Microsoft Excel:

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)

18

Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with.

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Visio
• Teams
• Outlook
• None of the above

19

During your normal clinical practice, how often do you apply sealants? If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."

20

I acknowledge the position is a temporary and Grant Funded. (Positions that are "temporary" and "grant funded" are unclassified and have no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission and are likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.)

• I acknowledge

21

I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

• Agree
• Disagree

22

I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

• Agree
• Disagree

23

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx