Dental Hygienist

Biltmore Dental Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Biltmore Dental Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a friendly Registered Dental Hygienist to join our private practice part-time 2-3 days per week. The role involves patient screenings, X-rays, cleanings, and collaborative care with our two doctors to deliver excellent dental services.

Requirements include a dental hygiene degree and active Arizona license, CPR, HIPAA knowledge, and strong communication. Anesthesia cert is a plus; iTero scans may be used as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene and active license.
• CPR certification is required.
• HIPAA knowledge and safety guidelines are essential.
• Arizona license in dental hygiene is required.
• Anesthesia certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Talk to patients and ensure comfort.
• Perform cleanings and take X-rays.
• Complete initial screenings and dental exams.
• Work with dentists to determine treatment plans.
• Keep detailed patient visit records and health history.

Skills

Patient communication

Sterilization

X-ray imaging

Dental hygiene

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene

Tools

iTero scans

X-ray equipment

Job description

Dental Hygienist

We are a 2 doctor private practice, in the Phoenix Biltmore area. We’re looking for a registered dental hygienist to join our fun and friendly team!

2-3 days a week, 7am-3pm Monday’s and Wednesday’s and some Fridays (our office is closed the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month) (days of the week could be flexible for the right candidate).

If you’re a friendly team player looking for a day or 2 per week, we may be the office for you.

You’ll complete initial patient screenings, x-rays and conduct dental cleanings. Job seekers should have incredible customer service skills and a passion for providing excellent dental services.

Dental Hygienist Duties & Responsibilities

• Talk to patients and make sure they feel comfortable
• Clean dental instruments to ensure everything is sterilized properly
• Perform preliminary dental examinations
• Look for signs of gum disease, infections, or cavities
• Remove plaque and apply fluoride or other sealants to prevent cavities and tooth decay
• Explain good oral hygiene techniques to patients of all ages
• Provide post-operative health education to patients
• Take x-ray images of the patients’ teeth
• Work with dentists to decide the best form of treatment for a variety of dental disease
• Keep detailed records of each patient’s visit and update their health history
• Schedule follow-up hygiene appointments
• Perform iTero scans as needed

Dental Hygienist Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or master's degree in registered dental hygiene program.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in dental hygiene
• Has a good standing dental hygienist license in Arizona
• Current CPR certification
• Anesthesia certification preferred
• Understands HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and customer service skills
• Active team player