Dental Hygienist

NaphCare•Safford, AZ

56d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Dental Hygienist to join their team at the Arizona Department of Corrections - Safford in Safford, AZ. This role offers competitive pay rates ranging from $40.00 to $48.00 per hour, depending on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience. As a Correctional Dental Hygienist, you will work in a unique, controlled environment where security is paramount, providing dental care to incarcerated individuals. This position offers a variety of duties and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients with complex medical and dental needs. New graduates are encouraged to apply as training in correctional healthcare is provided.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited dental hygiene program
Valid dental hygiene license in state
Dental radiology certification is required
Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA required)
Strong oral hygiene knowledge
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a correctional environment
Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct
Comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Nice To Haves

New grads are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Performing dental prophylaxis
Assessing oral health
Assisting with procedures while protecting the rights, dignity, and health of patients
Cleaning teeth, removing tartar and plaque, applying fluoride, and taking x-rays
Assisting with patient care, instruments, supplies, documentation, and supporting the function of the dental department
Sterilizing and disinfecting equipment and tools
Assisting in triage, dental sick call requests, scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and performing other administrative tasks
Explaining dental procedures and oral hygiene practices to patients
Taking and developing x-rays
Assisting with dental laboratory function
Completing periodontal charting and obtaining other diagnostic records on patients
Performing facial and oral tissue and oral cancer screenings during exams
Providing individualized oral hygiene instructions and/or other post-operative instructions to patients
Monitoring oral hygiene and periodontal conditions on each patient
Using all functions and applications of TechCare™ relevant to document dental hygiene services within the patient record