Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Community Health, Dental Hygiene, Detail Oriented, Disease Prevention and Control, Diversity, Health Education, Healthcare Quality, High School Diploma, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Multilingual, Nonprofit, Operational Support, Patient Care, Patient Education, Preventive Medicine, Quality of Care, Radiography, Safety Standards, Spanish Language, State Laws and Regulations
Join MyCHN as a Registered Dental Hygienist
At MyCHN (Community Health Network), we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. As a nonprofit FQHC serving Greater Houston, we are committed to improving lives through compassionate, patient-centered care guided by our values of empathy, transparency, quality, and value.
As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will play a vital role in promoting oral health through preventive care, patient education, and clinical excellence in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Mission-driven, community-focused organization
- Supportive, team-based culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- The ability to make a meaningful impact in underserved communities
What You’ll Do & Bring
As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide high-quality preventive dental care while educating patients and supporting overall oral health outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical oral hygiene services including prophylaxis, scaling, sealants, fluoride treatments, and radiographs
- Perform comprehensive oral hygiene assessments using established clinical standards
- Accurately document patient care and treatments in dental records
- Educate patients on oral health, hygiene practices, and disease prevention
- Conduct oral hygiene classes and provide individualized patient counseling
- Support dental health education initiatives, including student or community presentations
- Perform procedures as delegated by the Dental Director in accordance with state regulations and protocols
- Maintain compliance with infection control, safety, and clinical standards
- Participate in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient clinical environment
- Support daily operational workflows within the dental department
- Perform additional duties as assigned within scope
What You Bring:
- High school diploma or GED
- Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree)
- Active and current Registered Dental Hygienist license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds
- Strong attention to detail and clinical knowledge in dental hygiene practices
- Team-oriented mindset with adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced setting
- Professionalism and ability to handle sensitive patient situations
Preferred:
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Experience with Open Dental
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a compassionate team where your work directly improves oral health outcomes and enhances the well-being of patients in the community.
Apply today and grow your career with MyCHN.