Dental Hygienist | Absolute Dental | Gilbert. AZ
About The Position
Absolute Dental is seeking a compassionate, skilled Registered Dental Hygienist to join its general dentistry practice in Gilbert, Arizona. The role focuses on preventive care, patient education, and building lasting relationships with patients. The practice uses a single-column schedule, with 60-minute regular recall prophylaxis appointments and 90-minute scaling and root planing appointments. The patient mix includes PPO and fee-for-service patients. The schedule is flexible, but availability on Mondays and Fridays is required. Additional days may be available depending on practice needs and candidate preferences. Compensation is $50–$55 per hour, based on experience. A full-time benefits package is offered.
Requirements
- Active dental hygiene license in Phoenix, AZ.
- Local anesthesia certification.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Strong communication and patient education skills.
- Commitment to quality patient care.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Availability to work Mondays and Fridays.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with assisted hygiene models.
- Laser certification.
- Experience in PPO and fee-for-service environments.
- Experience with periodontal therapy.
- Experience with patient education and treatment acceptance.
- Bilingual skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive dental hygiene services, including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, and preventive treatments.
- Conduct periodontal assessments, chart findings, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Administer local anesthesia within the scope of Arizona licensure and practice protocols.
- Obtain dental radiographs in accordance with practice protocols.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, and preventive care.
- Identify potential oral health concerns and communicate findings to the dentist.
- Collaborate with dentists and clinical staff to coordinate patient treatment.
- Maintain compliance with infection control, sterilization, and patient safety standards.
- Build positive patient relationships through compassionate, professional care.
Benefits
- Full-time benefits package.
- Paid holidays and PTO.
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Consistent patient base in a PPO and fee-for-service environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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