Dental Hygienist

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 85,500 - 104,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, vision insurance

Competitive Pay

10 Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Company Paid Life, Short-term and Long-term disability

403(b) plan and company match

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Dental Hygienist in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The role involves providing dental services to maintain patients' oral health, developing care plans, and educating patients. Candidates must have an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene and an Arizona license. The position offers up to $95,000 annually and benefits including excellent insurance, paid holidays, and a 403(b) plan.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Dental Hygiene Program with an Associates Degree of Science in Dental Hygiene.
• Current Arizona license as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Participates in continuing medical/dental education programs to maintain professional competence and skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs dental services to maintain patients' preventative oral health standards.
• Develops and implements individualized dental care plans with the dentist.
• Documents and reports dental history and patient reactions.

Skills

Preventative oral health procedures

Patient education

Dental equipment preparation

Education

Graduate from accredited Dental Hygiene Program

Current Arizona license as Registered Dental Hygienist

Current CPR certification

Job description

Seeking a Dental Hygienist to perform eachessential job duty satisfactorily.

Compensation: Up to $95,000 per year

• Excellent medical, dental, vision insurance
• Competitive Pay
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life, Short-term and Long-term disability
• 403(b) plan and company match
• Student Loan Repayment

Essential Job Duties:

• Performs dental services that maintain patients' preventative oral health standards, such as perio program, gingival maintenance and fluoride varnish pediatric program.
• Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures.
• Develops and implements individualized dental care plans in collaboration with dentist.
• Provides patient education on procedures and ongoing dental care.
• Documents and reports dental history or chief complaint, pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge, and preparation of patient care areas.
• Prepares reports and assists with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties.
• Sets up and prepares dental equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintains an active recall system.
• Schedules follow up appointments.

Required Education, Experience,Certificates & Licenses:

• Graduate from an accredited Dental Hygiene Program with an Associates Degree of Science in Dental Hygiene.
• Current Arizona license as a Registered Dental Hygienist
• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the necessary skills required may be considered.
• Current CPR certification.
• Local Anesthetic Certificate.
• Participates in continuing medical/dental education programs to maintain professional competence and skills.
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Preferred Education, Experience, Certificates & Licenses:
• Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene preferred.
• Clinical experience preferred.

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