Dental Hygienist

Private Practice Dental Jobs | Phoenix, AZ

Posted Date 1/20/2025
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About Us

We are a private dental office located in Phoenix. We pride ourselves on our patient care and 2 decades of experience in treating our patients. We are in need of a hygienist with an amazing personality who is a team player.

We are looking for an energetic new team member for a part time position as a Dental Hygienist possibility for full time in the future. Passionate for patient care, team work and personal and practice growth are a must.

As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a vital role in providing quality dental care to patients. Your responsibilities will include dental cleanings and educating patients on proper oral hygiene. To excel in this role, you should have excellent technical skills, strong attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to patient care. Proficiency in dental records management, patient management software (Open Dental), vital sign assessment, HIPAA regulations, exposing digital radiographs (XDR), and aseptic techniques are all important skills for success in this position. If you are passionate about oral health and providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities:
- Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
- Expose digital dental x-rays
- Assess patients' oral health and provide appropriate treatment
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care
- Administer local anesthesia
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Follow infection control protocols and maintain aseptic technique

Skills:
- Proficient in dental records management and documentation
- Experience with Open dental or similar dental software
- Ability to take and interpret vital signs
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient privacy laws
- Skilled in aseptic technique for infection control purposes

Qualifications:

- Degree or certificate in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program and valid Arizona license - Local anesthesia certification

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $47.00 - $52.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • No nights
  • No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Phoenix, AZ 85053: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Arizona Dental license (Required)

Work Location: In person

 

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