Sr Dental Hygienist Reg
About The Position
As a Dental Hygienist, you will provide preventive and therapeutic clinical services, oral health education, and referral/care coordinator services for the Dignity Health Children's Dental Clinic and Community Screening program. Every day you will expertly perform administrative duties, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, professional advisement and support to the department, and coordinating and instructing dental hygiene students. To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding clinical skills, strong communication abilities, and a compassionate, detail-oriented demeanor, contributing to optimal oral health outcomes and positive patient experiences.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school for dental hygiene
- Five years clinical dental hygiene experience
- Experience working with underserved populations
- Dental Hygienist: AZ
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - (BLS/CPR)
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to patients at the dental clinics as directed by Arizona Affiliated Practice Act.
- Provide dental hygiene care to pediatric dental clinic patients, which may include dental assessment, professional cleanings, radiographic imaging, sealants, interim therapeutic restorations, and fluoride application, and health education.
- Coordinate patient care planning, referral, and follow-up.
- Maintain clinic equipment and report any issues or concerns.
- Assure dental instruments are in sterile condition prior to use. If sterility in question, do not use instrument(s).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
