Dental Hygienist

NaphCare•Winslow, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Dental Hygienist to join its team at the Arizona Department of Corrections – Winslow in Winslow, Arizona. The role provides dental care to incarcerated individuals and works alongside correctional officers and other dental professionals in a controlled environment where security is a priority. The position serves patients with complex medical and dental needs. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and training in correctional healthcare will be provided. The Dental Hygienist performs dental prophylaxis, assesses oral health, and assists the dentist with procedures while protecting patients’ rights, dignity, and health. Pay ranges from $40.00 to $48.00 per hour, based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited dental hygiene program.
Valid dental hygiene license in the state.
Dental radiology certification.
Active BLS CPR certification; AHA certification is required.
Strong knowledge of oral hygiene and excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in a correctional environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Integrity and professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
Ability to stand for long periods; lift and move patients up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

Clean teeth, remove tartar and plaque, apply fluoride, and take x-rays.
Assist the dentist with patient care, instruments, supplies, documentation, and dental department operations.
Sterilize and disinfect equipment and tools.
Assist with triage, dental sick-call requests, appointment scheduling, patient records, and other administrative tasks.
Explain dental procedures and oral hygiene practices to patients.
Take and develop x-rays and assist with dental laboratory functions.
Complete periodontal charting and obtain other diagnostic records on patients.
Perform facial and oral tissue examinations and oral cancer screenings.
Provide individualized oral hygiene and post-operative instructions to patients.
Monitor each patient’s oral hygiene and periodontal conditions.
Use relevant TechCare™ functions and applications to document dental hygiene services in patient records.