Dental - Dental Hygienist

Marana Health•Marana, AZ

40d•$90,553 - $99,428•Onsite

About The Position

Marana Health is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join the Dental team at the Marana Main Health Center in Marana, Arizona. The role promotes and maintains patients’ health by providing dental hygiene services. Marana Health is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center with 11 sites in Tucson and Pima County, whose mission is to improve the community by providing exceptional, whole-person healthcare. The position has no supervisory responsibility. The Dental Hygienist provides patient assessments and preventive, therapeutic, and periodontal care; documents care; educates and counsels patients; follows infection-control and safety protocols; and supports continuity and quality of care. The role also supports dental residents and assistants, participates in committees and quality-improvement activities, and may perform dental-assistant duties when needed. The employee must maintain an active affiliated practice agreement with Marana Health to provide services at other sites as authorized by the Dental Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution.
Current Arizona State Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license.
Anesthesia certification.
Current BLS certification.
Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card, or ability to obtain one upon hire.
Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations and ability to comply with them.
Knowledge of infection-control protocols and procedures.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered if directly related to the job’s functions and required body of knowledge.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment areas for patients, including cleaning, sterilizing, and setting up equipment and supplies.
Assess patient health by interviewing patients, conducting visual examinations, and obtaining, updating, and reviewing medical and dental histories.
Identify abnormal conditions and perform oral cancer screenings.
Document patient care in patient and department records.
Perform authorized therapeutic procedures, including ordering and/or administering injections and conducting corrective, preventive, and periodontal procedures as authorized by the Board of Dentistry.
Instruct and counsel patients on therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, daily care, wellness, and health maintenance.
Develop and implement patient management plans to support continuity of care.
Protect patients and employees by following infection-control policies and protocols.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements; monitor legislation, enforce compliance, and advise management on needed actions.
Assist with monitoring, orienting, and supporting dental residents and dental assistants.
Develop dental team staff by sharing information and providing educational and experiential growth opportunities.
Assist the Dental Director with staff supervision, performance information, and staffing requirements.
Serve on compliance, quality-assurance, and management committees, and perform peer reviews as requested.
Maintain clinic standards of care in accordance with the Arizona State Board of Dentistry and other governing agencies.
Perform dental-assistant duties when needed, including sterilization, assisting dentists with procedures, and providing sealants.
Meet required in-service, certification, and licensure expectations.
Follow Marana Health policies and procedures, including prompt reporting of risk and non-risk incidents.
Maintain an active affiliated practice agreement with Marana Health to provide services at other sites as authorized by the Dental Director.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, professional publications, networking, and participation in professional societies.
Participate in in-service education regarding Quality Improvement.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403(b) with employer contribution
160 hours of PTO
Sick leave
11 paid holidays
Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) professional liability coverage
Student loan reimbursement options through NHSC
Professional licensure and DEA reimbursement
Loan repayment options for professional scholarships through federal and state programs for full-time staff