Job Details

Salary: $86,299.20 Annually
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Grant-funded Full-time
Job Number: 16065
Department: Public Health Services
Division: Community Health & Wellness
Opening Date: 04/08/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

Position Description
If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creatinga better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
This position is funded through special revenue.
Position Overview:

The community health Dental Hygienist works under general supervision to provide preventive dental services to eligible patients. The successful candidate will effectively communicate oral health prevention practices through patient education.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides preventive dental services (cleans, scales and polishes teeth) with skill, care and good judgement
• Places dental sealants as prescribed
• Documents patient treatment and related correspondence in electronic dental chart
• Takes prescribed dental radiographs
• Communicates dental treatment information to patients, parents and clinical staff including demonstration of proper oral hygiene techniques
• Performs infection control and instrument sterilization according to dental policies and procedures
• Performs procedures to identify and document stages of gum disease
• Participate in school based and community events to promote oral health and other duties as assigned

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer



If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education:

• Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene

Experience:

• 0 - 1 year of work experience in a dental clinical setting as a practicing dental hygienist

Certifications/Licenses

• Texas Dental Hygiene License
• Texas Driver's License (upon hire)
• BLS for Healthcare Providers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work well with public and staff members
• Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process.

Core Competencies:

Organizational Leadership

• Understands the organizational mission
• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

Collaboration

• Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
• Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

Innovation

• Ability to adapt to change

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
• Uses sound judgment
• Self-motivated
• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

Communication

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

• N/A

General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position - 40 hours per week | Special Revenue funded position
• Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm but these times may vary due to the variability of an event-based schedule.
• Other days and hours as necessary.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in both a clinical environment as well as in alternative community-based settings including mobile dental events in different locations throughout Harris County.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and scanners.

Physical Demands:

• Must possess the physical ability, manual dexterity and eye-sight to practice dental hygiene in a competent manner in a dental clinical setting.

Work Location:

• Mobile Dental Team
• Primary Reporting Address: 7457 Harwin Drive, Suite 324, Houston, TX 77036.
• This position is part of the Mobile Dental Team, which requires travel to multiple community locations within Harris County, as directed. Applicants must be flexible and willing to work at various locations.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• N/A; No Degree

02

If you answered yes in regard to the previous question, please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
03

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in a dental clinical setting as a practicing dental hygienist.(To be considered, the qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more.
• I do not have this experience.

04

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in a dental clinical setting as a practicing dental hygienist.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
05

Do you have a valid Texas Dental Hygiene license?

• Yes
• No

06

This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire). Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• I have a valid Texas driver's license.
• I have a valid driver's license from another state but can obtain a Texas license upon hire.
• I do not have a valid driver's license.

07

Do you have a current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question