ASDOH - Dental Hygienist

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role involves direct patient care, infection control, radiographs, and education; you will support faculty and student dentists and participate in emergencies as needed.

Arizona RDH license required; minimum one year of experience; comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) licensed to practice in Arizona.
• Minimum of one year of experience in dental hygiene.
• Strong team orientation and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct dental hygiene care including prophylaxis, scaling, polishing, radiographs, vital signs, and documentation.
• Provide infection control and administrative support.
• Assist faculty and student dentists chairside during procedures.
• Support medical emergency interventions when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

RDH

One year experience

Team-oriented

Mentoring

Education

Arizona Dental Hygiene License

Job description

ASDOH - Dental Hygienist

Job Type

Full-time

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. This is a non-faculty, hourly position starting at $50/hour.

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.

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.