What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist- Part time position at Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr?
Now Hiring: Dental Hygienist
Dalby Unit– Post, TX | TTUHSC Managed Care
Schedule: Part-time schedule- 20 Hours/Week. Work 2 days, Monday- Friday
Benefits eligible!
Make a Difference, One Smile at a Time – Join Us at the Dalby Unit
Are you a Dental Hygienist looking for meaningful work in a stable, mission-driven environment? TTUHSC Managed Care is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented professional to join our our new team at the soon to reopen Dalby Unit in Post, TX. In this unique setting, you’ll play a vital role in delivering essential oral health care to an underserved population—helping restore not just smiles, but dignity and wellness. If you're ready to put your skills to work where they truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.
What You'll Do:
- Professionally clean teeth including prophies and scaling and root planing
- Presents instructions on proper personal oral hygiene
- Captures digital radiographs
- Administers topical fluoride
- Disinfects surfaces and dental equipment
- Sterilizes dental instruments according to OSHA regulations
- Takes thorough inventory of instruments through daily counts and logs
- Serve as Dental Assistant when needed
- Proper record keeping and maintenance both in manual and automated systems
- Ensure dental supplies are on hand and ordered in a timely manner
- Answer sick call requests and schedules patients in a timely manner
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an approved hygiene training program.
- Licensed to practice dental hygiene by the Texas Board of Dental Examiners.
Why TTUHSC?
- Mission-Driven Impact – Be part of a healthcare system that prioritizes compassionate care for underserved populations.
- Team-Based Culture – Work with a professional and supportive dental team that values respect and collaboration.
- Stability & Balance – Predictable weekday schedule with no after-hours demands.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Enjoy excellent health insurance, paid leave, retirement options, and continued education support.
Ready to apply?
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online. For more information, please reach out to us at 806-743-2686 or MCHR@ttuhsc.edu
EEO Statement :All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Pay Statement :Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 20 per week
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Retirement PlanSalary : $35 - $37