Dental Hygienist

NaphCare, Inc.; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 55,104 - 66,124; Full time

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring a Dental Hygienist to join our team at the Arizona Department of Corrections - Safford in Safford, AZ. The role involves working in a controlled environment to deliver essential dental care to incarcerated patients.

New grads are encouraged to apply and will receive training in correctional healthcare. Pay ranges from $40.00 to $48.00 per hour, depending on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Active state dental hygiene license.
• Dental radiology certification required.
• Active BLS CPR Certification (AHA).
• Ability to work in a correctional environment and maintain confidentiality.
• Pass facility background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Clean teeth, remove tartar/plaque, apply fluoride, and take x-rays.
• Assist the dentist with patient care, instruments, supplies, and documentation.
• Sterilize and disinfect equipment and tools.
• Assist in triage, appointment scheduling, and patient records management.
• Explain dental procedures and oral hygiene practices to patients.
• Take and develop x-rays and assist with dental lab function.
• Perform periodontal charting and obtain diagnostic records.
• Conduct facial and oral tissue and oral cancer screenings during exams.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Integrity

Professionalism

Education

Accredited dental hygiene program

State dental hygiene license

BLS CPR Certification (AHA)

Tools

Dental radiology certification

Job description

Dental Hygienist

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Dental Hygienist to join our team at the Arizona Department of Corrections - Safford located in Safford, AZ.

Pay rates range from $40.00 to $48.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience.

As a Correctional Dental Hygienist, you will work alongside correctional officers and other dental professionals to provide dental care to the incarcerated individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical and dental needs.

New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!

Responsibilities

• Cleaning teeth, removing tartar and plaque, applying fluoride, and taking x-rays.
• Assisting the dentist with patient care, instruments, supplies, documentation and supporting the function of the dental department.
• Sterilizing and disinfecting equipment and tools.
• Assisting in triage, dental sick call requests, scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and performing other administrative tasks.
• Explaining dental procedures and oral hygiene practices to patients.
• Taking and developing x-rays, assisting with dental laboratory function.
• Complete periodontal charting and obtain other diagnostic records on patients.
• Perform facial and oral tissue and oral cancer screenings during exams.
• Provide thorough individualized oral hygiene instructions and/or other post-operative instructions to patients.
• Monitor oral hygiene and periodontal conditions on each patient.
• Use all functions and applications of TechCare relevant to document dental hygiene services within the patient record.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Valid dental hygiene license in state.
• Dental radiology certification is required.
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA required).
• Strong oral hygiene knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a correctional environment.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.

Physical Capabilities

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran