ASDOH - Dental Hygienist

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A.T. Still University is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist for its Arizona campus. The role involves providing oral health services, assisting in dental procedures, and ensuring patient care in compliance with Arizona regulations. The ideal candidate will have a valid Arizona Dental Hygiene License and strong mentoring skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in dental hygiene practice.
• Highly skilled in dental hygiene practice as allowed by Arizona laws.

Responsibilities

• Direct provision of oral health services including dental prophylaxis and patient education.
• Practice universal precautions and infection control.
• Provide chairside assistance to faculty and/or student dentists.

Skills

Team-oriented

Mentoring skills

Education

Arizona Dental Hygiene License

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Job description

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.

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), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.