Looking for a Travel Dental Hygienist to Travel to Nursing Home Facilities In Austin TX!
Locations for the Nursing Homes:
1700 Onion Creek Pkwy
Austin, TX 78748
6801 E. Riverside Drive
Austin, TX 78741
11020 Dessau Road
Austin, TX 78754
3200 W. Slaughter Lane
Austin, TX 78748
Dental Hygienist Mobile/On-Site Care for Nursing Home Facilities
Location: Austin, Texas ( Travel Required ) Job Type: Part-Time | Per Diem
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About OraQuest Dental
OraQuest Dental is a trusted team of mobile dental professionals providing on-site dentistry to residents in long-term care facilities across Texas. ---
Position Overview
We are seeking a Part-Time Registered Dental Hygienist to provide routine hygiene care and preventive services for residents through our specialized OraQuest Dental Senior Care Program. All portable equipment and supplies are provided and maintained by FCL Dental. Youll have the support of our trained office staff and collaborate closely with the Dentist and Registered Dental Assistant assigned to your area to ensure excellent patient care and smooth operations.
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What Youll Do
Provide routine and preventive dental hygiene services for residents, including:
Dental cleanings and scaling
Periodontal assessments and maintenance
Oral health screenings and preventive care education and in-service for staff and residents
Confirm facility appointments at least one week in advance and coordinate visit logistics
Ensure proper setup, sterilization, and maintenance of portable hygiene equipment
Documentation of findings and patient progress
o Identify and communicate oral health changes or concerns to the supervising Dentist
o Collaborate with the Dentist and Assistant to coordinate treatment needs and follow-up care
o Maintain accurate and detailed clinical notes in the online record system
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Schedule & Travel
Typically 34 days per month to start, with opportunities to increase as the program expands
Travel required to assigned facilities across Texas
Some longer days may occur based on travel distance and resident schedules
Mileage reimbursed at the current IRS rate
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Requirements
Dental Hygiene degree from an accredited dental program
Active Texas Dental Hygiene License (Required)
Bilingual preferred
Experience with geriatric dentistry preferred
Experience with mobile dentistry preferred
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