ASDOH - Dental Hygienist

A.T. Still University; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

Job summary

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) in Mesa, AZ seeks a full-time, non-exempt Dental Hygienist on the Mesa campus.

The role includes prophylaxis, radiographs, patient education, infection control, and chairside support for faculty and student dentists; requires RDH and Arizona license. Minimum one year of experience; strong team orientation.

Qualifications

• RDH license in Arizona required.
• At least 1 year of dental hygiene experience.
• Highly skilled in dental hygiene practices as per state laws.
• Team-oriented with mentoring and personable approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental prophylaxis, scaling/polishing, radiographs, and vital signs.
• Educate patients on preventive oral health.
• Support faculty and student dentists and manage emergencies.
• Maintain infection control and documentation.

Skills

RDH

Dental hygiene practice

Mentoring skills

Education

Arizona Dental Hygiene License

Job description

Description

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Dental Hygienist on the Mesa, Arizona campus.

Job Type

Full-time

Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct provision of oral health services in the scope of dental hygiene practice in accordance with Arizona laws and regulations in ASDOH campus clinics as assigned including Dental Prophylaxis, scaling and polishing of teeth; radiographs; taking vital signs; documentation of existing oral conditions; preventive oral health services; patient education; traditional or digital impressions; and nutritional counseling.
• Practice universal precautions and appropriate infection control.
• Provide associated administrative support.
• Provide chairside assistance to faculty and/or student dentists in the performance of special tests, procedures and complex treatment.
• Assist with medical emergency interventions for adverse patient events.
• Other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH).
• Must be highly skilled in dental hygiene practice as allowed by Arizona laws and regulations.
• At least one year of experience in dental hygiene practice.
• Arizona Dental Hygiene License.
• Team-oriented, strong mentoring skills, and personable.

Benefits & Perks

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.