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School-Based Dental Hygienist (Part-Time)
WACO FAMILY MEDICINE —Waco, TX
- Part-time
- School experience
- Spanish
- CPR Certification

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School-Based Dental Hygienist (Part-Time)

WACO FAMILY MEDICINE -
Waco, TX

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Job Details

Part-time

Qualifications

Local Anesthesia Certification
Registered Dental Hygienist

Full Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES:

The part-time School-Based Dental Hygienist provides preventive and educational oral health services to pediatric populations within school settings as part of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). School settings can include elementary, middle, and high schools. This role focuses on improving care access to overall health outcomes through community-based service delivery. The hygienist works collaboratively with dentists, school staff, families, and care teams to deliver culturally competent, patient-centered care. Traveling between schools and FQHC sites may be required.

Clinical Care Delivery:

Provide preventive dental services in school-based settings, including:

Oral health assessments and screenings
Dental prophylaxis (cleanings)
Fluoride varnish applications
Dental sealants
Radiographs
Identify urgent dental needs and facilitate referrals to the FQHC dental clinic
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

Care Coordination:

Collaborate with dentists and care teams to develop treatment plans and follow-up care
Coordinate referrals for restorative or specialty care
Communicate findings and recommendations to parents/guardians
Track and manage recall systems for ongoing preventive care

Health Education & Outreach:

Deliver oral health education to students, parents, and school staff
Promote preventive care practices and healthy behaviors
Participate in community outreach and public health initiatives
Support school-based oral health programs and screenings

Compliance & Quality:

Adhere to FQHC policies, HRSA requirements, and state dental practice regulations
Follow infection control and standards
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and reporting metrics (e.g., UDS measures)
Ensure proper maintenance and sterilization of portable equipment with inventory and supplies

Program Support:

Assist with logistical setup and breakdown of mobile/portable dental units
Maintain inventory of dental supplies and equipment
Support program data collection, reporting, and outcome tracking
Work with school administration to coordinate schedules and consent forms

OTHER DUTIES:

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

School-Based Dental Hygienist (Part-Time)

REPORTS TO: Chief Dental Officer and Director of School-Based Services

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Required

Associate or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene
Current state licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Local anesthesia certification (if applicable per state law)
CPR/BLS certification

Preferred

Experience in public health, school-based care, or community dental programs
Experience working in an FQHC or underserved populations
Bilingual (English/Spanish or other prevalent language in the community)

SKILLS:

Strong communication and patient education skills
Ability to work independently in non-traditional settings
Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse populations
Organizational and time management skills
Proficiency with dental software/HER systems
Team collaboration and adaptability

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Visual and auditory accuracy
Shift length: part-time during school hours
Indoor setting
Continuous use of computer and calculator
Frequent use of telephone
Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands
Continuous conversational communication
Continuous reaching, walking, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and climbing
Frequent carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs.
Frequent working in confined, noisy, dusty areas
Occasionally use of personal car
Understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions
Memorize and retain instructions
Read and interpret detailed specifications
Ability to transport and set up portable equipment
Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and bending
Manual dexterity for clinical procedures
Exposure to typical clinical environments and infection control protocols

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