Dental Hygienist — Outreach, Education & Care

El Rio Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Healthcare Organization is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide comprehensive hygiene care in traditional and non-traditional settings across dental clinics, integrated medical sites, and outreach events.

Responsibilities include radiology, prophylaxis, patient education, perio therapy, anesthesia under supervision, and collaboration with dentists and staff to ensure high-quality care for a diverse patient population in Tucson.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist credential required.
• Experience delivering dental hygiene care across settings preferred.
• Proficiency in patient education and infection control required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental hygiene services in traditional and non-traditional settings.
• Support dentist and team in delivering patient care and expanded functions under supervision.
• Educate patients on oral health and tobacco/nutrition counseling as appropriate.
• Document patient care using electronic dental records.
• Collaborate with medical providers to coordinate care.

Skills

Dental Hygiene

Patient Education

Infection Control

Team Collaboration

Education

RDH Degree

Tools

Intraoral Camera

X-ray Unit

Portable Dental Equipment

Job description

Tucson Healthcare Organization is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide comprehensive hygiene care in traditional and non-traditional settings across dental clinics, integrated medical sites, and outreach events.

Responsibilities include radiology, prophylaxis, patient education, perio therapy, anesthesia under supervision, and collaboration with dentists and staff to ensure high-quality care for a diverse patient population in Tucson.