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Dental HygienistAZ Perio PLLC • Petrified Forest Natl Pk, AZ, United States
Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

AZ Perio PLLC • Petrified Forest Natl Pk, AZ, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

Base hourly rates range from $50-$58 / hour with the effective wage for this position (base wage plus value of bonuses, PTO, paid holidays, benefits and more) extends up to $62 / hour! In 2024, the average RDH added $8 / hour to their base rate with these supplemental compensation offerings!

AZPerio is looking for energetic, personable hygienist who is passionate about dental hygiene and delivering excellent patient care. If you are looking to make an impact, AZPerio is the place to be! AZPerio is a comprehensive periodontal group of 8 board certified periodontists practicing at facilities throughout Arizona. The hourly wage range is dependent on education, experience, responsibilities, and performance.

Why You'll Love AZPerio?

  • Premier specialty private practice - with offices in Central Phoenix, North Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Ahwatukee, and Gilbert.
  • Focus on Quality Care : 70-minute hygiene appointments with Hygiene Assistants
  • State-of-the-art technology
  • Paid CE courses and wonderful opportunities for professional development
  • Work in a collaborative environment with a team-based care model
  • Recipient of " Best Places to Work in Arizona " award and recognized by AZCentral as a " Top Company to Work for in Arizona "
  • Comprehensive Compensation Package : Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Coverage; 401(k) safe harbor contributions, vested immediately
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation, sick leave, mental and preventative health days
  • Paid company holidays and birthday as a paid day off!
  • Team building and family inclusive events
  • In-office holiday celebrations
  • Discounts on Verizon Cell Phone services
  • Gym and childcare discounts
  • Educational Workshops & Mentorship opportunities
  • Employee recognition and appreciation
  • Special access to discounted tickets to Disneyland, Disney World, Six Flags, New York, and Las Vegas shows- and even more!

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Greet and escort patient from the waiting area to the hygiene operatory room in a professional, friendly and hospitable manner.
  • Deliver direct patient care to patients as assigned using established dental hygiene procedures.
  • Develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients : performs patient education, discharge planning and patient / family teaching.
  • Assess dental condition and needs of patient : uses patient screen procedures to include review of medical history questionnaire, dental charting and perio charting.
  • Take patients' vital signs prior to the administration of anesthesia.
  • Administer local anesthetic agents.
  • Document dental history or chief complaint. Record and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff as appropriate.
  • Assist and implement emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
  • Perform patient triage and initiates patient care as appropriate for walk-in patients in cases of emergency.
  • Set up and break down of hygiene operatory rooms on the daily schedule.
  • Prepare materials needed for the prescribed hygiene treatment.
  • Clean calcareous deposits, accretions and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments.
  • Remove excess cement from coronal surfaces of teeth.
  • Apply fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
  • Feel and visually examine oral soft tissue and gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
  • Feel lymph nodes under patient's chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer.
  • Process digital images.
  • Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by the doctor.
  • Schedule next appointment.
  • Provide clinical services and health education to improve and maintain oral health.
  • Assists in the patient admission, transfer and discharge process as required with patient reception, telephone calls and other office duties.
  • Prepares / updates letters and follow-up reports on patients.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of, supports, and implements company mission, vision, value statement, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  • Follows proper OSHA protocols in sterilizing hygiene instruments and reports any equipment or instrument malfunctions to their supervisor.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of, supports, and implements company mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions and confidentiality standards.
  • Any other relevant duties as assigned.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Knowledge and understanding of federal, state and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of outpatient services.
  • Knowledge and understanding of dental hygiene and associated procedures, terminology and techniques.
  • Knowledge of office software, including MS Office, PerioVision, Dexis and digital imaging software.
  • Ability to multi-task, organize / coordinate / prioritize work efficiently and to work under stress, with interruptions and deadlines.
  • Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental, periodontal and associated conditions and pathology in patients.
  • Ability for manual dexterity for use of dental instruments within a patient's mouth with little room for error.
  • Active listening skills to give attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, asking questions, as appropriate.
  • Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment; maintaining a flexible attitude and approach towards assignments.
  • Requirements

  • 2 years as an RDH preferred, but we are always open to meeting with new graduates
  • Local anesthesia license (required)
  • Passion for treating periodontal disease (required)
  • Salary Description

    $50-58 / hour

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