Dental Hygienist | Float (LPS)
Benefits
- Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
- $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
- Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
- Subsidized Gym Membership
- And much more!
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Location: Various Legacy Clinics
Dental Hygienist | Float (LPS) - Job Overview
Schedule: 4 Days | 32 Hours Per Week
At Legacy Community Health, we invite you to become part of our warm and dedicated family. Here, your passion for dental care will shine as you make a meaningful impact on the health and wellness of our community. As a Dental Hygienist Float, you'll be integral to our mission, providing preventative care and essential educational, clinical, and therapeutic services across multiple Legacy clinics.
- Role Highlights: Conduct oral examinations and champion optimal oral health.
- Key Features: Be the frontline in preventing oral diseases such as dental caries and periodontal disease.
- Work Environment Benefits: Thrive in a collaborative team atmosphere that encourages personal and professional growth.
- Impact and Growth Opportunities: Make a difference in community healthcare and explore potential loan repayment programs.
- Team Collaboration: Partner closely with dentists and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care.
- Mission-Driven Elements: Support total health by promoting oral wellness and education.
Position Summary:
Conducts oral examinations, serves as a preventative care specialist and provides educational, clinical and therapeutic services supporting total health through the promotion of optimal oral health. Provides treatment to mostly a pediatric patient population, that helps to prevent oral diseases such as dental caries and periodontal disease.
Key Responsibilities
- Review charts, update medical histories, and communicate with physicians as needed.
- Provide services following dentist guidelines and patient-specific instructions.
- Record treatments and prescribed plans after each patient visit.
- Conduct initial soft tissue examinations, including oral cancer screenings.
- Expose, process dental x-rays, and alert the dentist to observations.
- Perform oral prophylaxis by scaling and polishing teeth.
- Apply cavity prevention agents such as fluorides and sealants.
- Maintain accurate medical/dental records and documentation.
- Educate patients on diet, brushing, flossing, and use of home care tools.
- Demonstrate care for dentures and explain cavity and gum disease prevention.
- Practice infectious disease control procedures rigorously.
- Maintain dental instruments and monitor supply inventory.
- Assist Dental Assistants with various tasks as necessary.
- Attend continuing education programs to maintain licensure.
- Participate in the Performance Improvement Program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of an Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene from a school accredited by the American Dental Association.
- Must maintain BLS /CPR
- One year of experience as a Dental Hygienist, with experience in pediatric patient management.
About Legacy Community Health
As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:
Approachable & Collaborative
We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.
Driven & Committed
We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.
Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators
We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.