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Dental Hygienist

DentalIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
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About the Role

Full-time dental hygienist at FQHC. M-F 8-5 with some weekend/evening. Loan repayment. Lubbock, TX.

Join Community Health Center of Lubbock Inc as a Dental Hygienist – Loan Repayment, FQHC in Lubbock, Texas, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • 162 Bonus Plan
  • Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Community Health Center of Lubbock Inc in Lubbock, Texas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist performs dental prophylactic services and provides patient education on the prevention and control of dental diseases. They are responsible for screening patients, reviewing dental histories, and performing preventive care such as fluoride treatments and X-rays.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene and possess a valid Texas Dental Hygienist license. The role requires the ability to work with children and chronically ill patients, along with a commitment to HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Dental ProphylaxisPatient ScreeningDental History ReviewOral Health EducationPreventive Dental CareFluoride ApplicationX-ray ImagingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessPatient EducationHIPAA CompliancePediatric Dental CareChronically Ill Patient Care

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Dental Hygienist roles.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About Community Health Center of Lubbock

Medical Practices
Lubbock, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Company Paid Life Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
162 Bonus Plan
Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance