Dental Assistant Job In Sierra Vista, Arizona
Dental Hygienist
Seeking a Dental Hygienist to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.
Compensation: $32.08 Per Hour plus benefits
- 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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