Dental Hygienist

Seeking a Dental Hygienist to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.

Compensation: $32.08 Per Hour plus benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, vision insurance
• Competitive Pay
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life, Short-term and Long-term disability
• 403(b) plan and company match
• Student Loan Repayment

Essential Job Duties:

• Performs dental services that maintain patients' preventative oral health standards, such as perio program, gingival maintenance and fluoride varnish pediatric program.
• Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures.
• Develops and implements individualized dental care plans in collaboration with dentist.
• Provides patient education on procedures and ongoing dental care.
• Documents and reports dental history or chief complaint, pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge, and preparation of patient care areas.
• Prepares reports and assists with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties.
• Sets up and prepares dental equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintains an active recall system.
• Schedules follow up appointments.

Required Education, Experience, Certificates & Licenses:

• Graduate from an accredited Dental Hygiene Program with an Associates Degree of Science in Dental Hygiene.
• Current Arizona license as a Registered Dental Hygienist
• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the necessary skills required may be considered.
• Current CPR certification.
• Local Anesthetic Certificate.
• Participates in continuing medical/dental education programs to maintain professional competence and skills.
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Preferred Education, Experience, Certificates & Licenses:
• Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene preferred.
• Clinical experience preferred.

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