What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Hygienist - Pediatrics position at MyCHN?
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
As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide high-quality preventive dental care while educating patients and supporting overall oral health outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
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.
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
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
- 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
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Experience with Open Dental
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.