Dental Hygienist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Dental Hygienist to deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care within a patient-centered team. You will perform cleanings, radiographs, sealants, and fluoride treatments while educating patients on oral hygiene and tailoring treatment plans for long-term wellness.

Collaboration with dentists and clinical staff is essential, as is maintaining rigorous infection control and building trusting relationships with patients in a

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient-centered approach.
• Strong communication and educational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and dental best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal dental care, including cleanings, periodontal therapy, digital radiographs, sealants, and fluoride treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and support personalized treatment plans focused on comfort and long-term wellness.
• Collaborate closely with dentists and the clinical team to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain strict infection control standards to ensure a safe environment.
• Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients in a respectful, team-oriented setting.

Skills

Compassionate & patient-centered

Strong communication

Teamwork

Infection control knowledge

Job description

• Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal dental care, including cleanings, periodontal therapy, digital radiographs, sealants, and fluoride treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and support personalized treatment plans focused on comfort and long-term wellness.
• Collaborate closely with dentists and the clinical team to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain strict infection control standards to ensure a safe environment.
• Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients in a respectful, team-oriented setting.

Role:

Dental Hygienist

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal dental care, including cleanings, periodontal therapy, digital radiographs, sealants, and fluoride treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and support personalized treatment plans focused on comfort and long-term wellness.
• Collaborate closely with dentists and the clinical team to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain strict infection control standards to ensure a safe environment.
• Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients in a respectful, team-oriented setting.

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate and patient-centered approach.
• Strong communication and educational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and dental best practices.