$50 per hour
Dental Hygienist Opportunity Location: Marbach Smiles Schedule: Monday-Saturday Salary: $48/hour Employment Type: Full Time Who We Are We believe in creating a caring and professional environment for our patients and sta…
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Dental Hygienist jobs in San Antonio, TX
Dental hygienists clean teeth, screen for oral disease, take radiographs, and teach patients preventive care, working alongside dentists in private practices and clinics.
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$29–$47/hr
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$79k
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great fit for you! Work for us one day per week instead of taking the day off! Position requires at least 1 year of oral surgery dental assisting experience. Oral surgery experience required! RDA required. Spanish - Idea…
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At Varco Home Health, you’ll provide one-on-one therapy support in patients’ homes , helping them improve mobility, regain independence, and enhance their quality of life. This PRN position offers a flexible schedule, ma…
Location: San Antonio, Texas, United StatesCompany: UT Health San AntonioPosted: 2026-09-25UT Health San Antonio is seeking a qualified coder to conduct inpatient and outpatient coding reviews under limited supervision,…
Dental Hygienist Job Description A pediatric dental hygienist encourages oral hygiene and teaches proper dental care to children, adolescents and young adult dental patients. The challenge of working with kids is always…
Job Title: Hospice Social Worker Territory: Live Oak / Hollywood Park About Bloom: Bloom Healthcare is a pioneering and employee-owned primary care and hospice practice at the forefront of transforming healthcare deliver…
Looking for a role that fits your life — not the other way around? We’ve got you covered. Shape the future of primary care, have a voice and love your patients! This is what we do at Total Primary Care . We’ve built a gr…
Join Our Team as a (PRN) Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our in-house team of outstanding professionals on a PRN basis. In this role,…
We are seeking an OT NOC Administrator (Tier 1) to monitor and provide first-level support for critical Operational Technology (OT) environments. The role includes incident response, basic troubleshooting, documentation,…
Urology San Antonio Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) Northeast Clinic | Full-Time Make a Difference with One of the Nation's Leading Urology Practices Are you looking for greater aut…
Are you a motivated licensed Physical Therapist Assistant looking to join a fun, supportive, and dynamic outpatient clinic? Ready to elevate your career in a therapist-owned and operated practice? Orthopedic Physical The…
do what you love in a place that values YOU. Ready to take the next step? Apply today and let’s shape healthcare together! Base Pay: From $115,000 per year + bonus & RVU Benefits: health, dental, vision, life insurance,…
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What dental hygienists earn in San Antonio
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $29–$36 | $60k–$74k |
| Mid level | $35–$41 | $72k–$86k |
| Senior | $39–$47 | $82k–$98k |
Adjusted for the San Antonio market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Prophylaxis and scalingPeriodontal chartingDigital radiographyLocal anesthesia (where licensed)Patient educationInfection controlGentle chairside mannerDental software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft)
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you handle a patient who is anxious or afraid of cleanings?
Describe pacing, explaining each step before you do it, and offering breaks. A short story about winning over a fearful patient works well.
Walk me through your periodontal assessment and how you present findings.
Show a full charting routine and how you explain pocket depths in plain terms, framing scaling and root planing as treatment, not upselling.
How do you stay on schedule with back-to-back patients?
Mention room setup habits, realistic appointment blocks by patient type, and communicating early with the front desk when a case runs long.
What is your approach to patients who have not flossed and know the lecture is coming?
Show that you skip the lecture: meet them without judgment, find one habit they will actually do, and track small wins visit to visit.
How do you work with a dentist whose treatment philosophy differs from yours?
Emphasize discussing cases privately, presenting evidence, and staying aligned in front of patients. Practices screen hard for team fit.
Are you licensed to administer local anesthesia, and what is your radiography experience?
Answer plainly with your state licensure details and the imaging systems you have used. These determine what the office can schedule for you.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For dental hygienists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State your RDH license and state, plus local anesthesia and nitrous oxide permits where your state issues them separately.
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Name practice types and pace, such as family practice seeing 8-10 hygiene patients daily, or periodontal specialty experience.
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List clinical systems: Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Open Dental, and digital imaging like intraoral cameras or CBCT exposure.
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Show prevention impact, for example perio program acceptance rates or fluoride and sealant program participation.
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Keep CE current and visible, especially laser certification or advanced periodontal instrumentation.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Dental Assistant
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Dental Hygienist
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Lead Hygienist
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Hygiene Program Coordinator
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