Dental Hygienist - CHS (Cottonwood)

Yavapai County Government • Cottonwood, AZ

83d • Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, provides dental hygiene services in accordance with regulations of licensure in Arizona. This role involves performing dental prophylaxis, preventative periodontal treatment, administering fluoride treatments, screening patient vital signs, and educating patients on oral hygiene techniques. The position also requires assessing patient needs, administering local anesthetic, taking diagnostic x-rays, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited dental hygiene school.
• No experience required.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Must possess Dental Hygienist License in the State of Arizona.
• Must possess Dental X-Ray License.
• Must possess Basic Life Support for the Health Care Professionals.
• Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of providing dental hygiene.
• Knowledge of policies regarding laboratory specimens, documentation, patient care, cleaning and stocking, and hazardous waste.
• Knowledge of basic dental care methods and practices.
• Knowledge of dental office operations.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Knowledge of clerical office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of research techniques and report writing.
• Knowledge of current Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping.
• Skill in leadership and teamwork.
• Skill in demonstrating care, concern, and courtesy when dealing with people.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Skill in organization and adherence to detail.
• Ability to document services provided in accordance with accepted department level of standard of care.
• Ability to travel to all clinic sites.
• Ability to take and review patient medical histories.
• Ability to maintain an efficient patient workflow within the designated template.
• Ability to complete patient care and associated documentation within identified timelines.
• Ability to participate in the development of the dental program's long-range plan.
• Ability to abide by all department policies and HIPAA guidelines.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Ability to keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Ability to remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Ability to act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish Preferred.
• Experience working in a federally qualified heath center preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs dental prophylaxis, preventative periodontal treatment, including coronal polishing and complete calculus removal.
• Administers fluoride treatments.
• Screens patient vital signs and documents procedures.
• Evaluates individual needs in brushing and flossing techniques.
• Educates patients regarding the need for daily plaque removal at home.
• Assesses, documents, and participates in the planning of treatment and evaluation of therapy.
• Administers local anesthetic agents as needed.
• Takes, exposes, and processes diagnostic x rays.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree