Dental Hygienist

AZPerio • Scottsdale • 9h ago

AZPerio is looking for energetic, personable hygienist who is passionate about dental hygiene and delivering excellent patient care. If you are looking to make an impact, AZPerio is the place to be! AZPerio is a comprehensive periodontal group of 8 board certified periodontists practicing at facilities throughout Arizona. The hourly wage range is dependent on education, experience, responsibilities, and performance.

Base hourly rates range from $50-$55/hour with the effective wage for this position (base wage plus value of bonuses, PTO, paid holidays, benefits and more) extends up to $62/hour! In 2024, the average RDH added $8/hour to their base rate with these supplemental compensation offerings!

Position Requirements/Preferences:

2 years as an RDH preferred, but we are always open to meeting with new graduates
Local anesthesia license (required)
Passion for treating periodontal disease (required)

Why AZPerio?

Premier specialty private practice - with offices in Central Phoenix, North Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Ahwatukee and Gilbert.
If you are looking to make an impact, AZPerio is the place to be! AZPerio is a comprehensive periodontal group of 8 board certified periodontists practicing at facilities throughout Arizona.
70-minute hygiene appointments with Hygiene Assistants
State-of-the-art technology
Paid CE courses and wonderful opportunities for professional development
Comprehensive Benefit Package: Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Coverage
Work in a collaborative environment with a team-based care model
Recipient of “Best Places to Work in Arizona” award and recognized by AZCentral as a "Top Company to Work for in Arizona"
401(k) safe harbor contributions, vested immediately
Employee Assistance Program
Team building and family inclusive events
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation, sick leave, mental and preventative health days
Paid company holidays and birthday as a paid day off
In-office holiday celebrations
Discounts on Verizon Cell Phone services
Gym and childcare discounts
Educational Workshops & Mentorship opportunities
Employee recognition and appreciation
Special access to discounted tickets to Disneyland, Disney World, Six Flags, New York, and Las Vegas shows- and even more!

Primary Responsibilities:

Greet and escort patient from the waiting area to the hygiene operatory room in a professional, friendly and hospitable manner.
Deliver direct patient care to patients as assigned using established dental hygiene procedures.
Develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients: performs patient education, discharge planning and patient/family teaching.
Assess dental condition and needs of patient: uses patient screen procedures to include review of medical history questionnaire, dental charting and perio charting.
Take patients’ vital signs prior to the administration of anesthesia.
Administer local anesthetic agents.
Document dental history or chief complaint. Record and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff as appropriate.
Assist and implement emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
Perform patient triage and initiates patient care as appropriate for walk-in patients in cases of emergency.
Set up and break down of hygiene operatory rooms on the daily schedule.
Prepare materials needed for the prescribed hygiene treatment.
Clean calcareous deposits, accretions and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments.
Remove excess cement from coronal surfaces of teeth.
Apply fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
Feel and visually examine oral soft tissue and gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
Feel lymph nodes under patient’s chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer.
Process digital images.
Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by the doctor.
Schedule next appointment.
Provide clinical services and health education to improve and maintain oral health.
Assists in the patient admission, transfer and discharge process as required with patient reception, telephone calls and other office duties.
Prepares/updates letters and follow-up reports on patients.
Demonstrates knowledge of, supports, and implements company mission, vision, value statement, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Follows proper OSHA protocols in sterilizing hygiene instruments and reports any equipment or instrument malfunctions to their supervisor.
Demonstrates knowledge of, supports, and implements company mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, and confidentiality standards.
Any other relevant duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge and understanding of federal, state and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of outpatient services.
Knowledge and understanding of dental hygiene and associated procedures, terminology and techniques.
Knowledge of office software, including MS Office, PerioVision, Dexis and digital imaging software.
Ability to multi-task, organize/coordinate/prioritize work efficiently and to work under stress, with interruptions and deadlines.
Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental, periodontal and associated conditions and pathology in patients.
Ability for manual dexterity for use of dental instruments within a patient’s mouth with little room for error.
Active listening skills to give attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, asking questions, as appropriate.
Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment; maintaining a flexible attitude and approach towards assignments.

AZPerio

Go to Apply

Share this job

Similar Jobs

Dental Assistant

Scottsdale Family Smiles • SCOTTSDALE • 9h ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Description Are you looking for a place where you can really make a difference in people's lives? As a Holistic and Airway Dental practice we are changing the trajectory of our patients health every day. This is no...

9h ago

Go to Apply

Dental Hygienist

Dr. Pete N. Mellas, DMD, MS, PLLC • Scottsdale • 9h ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Posting: Dental Hygienist Job Description Dr. Pete N. Mellas, DMD, MS, PLLC is excited to announce an opening for a dedicated and skilled Dental Hygienist at our reputable periodontal practice. Located in the Scottsd...

9h ago

Go to Apply

DENTAL ASSISTANT with oral surgery experience

CHRISTENSEN ORAL SURGERY • Mesa • 9h ago

Hospital & Medical

DENTAL ASSISTANT with ORAL SURGERY EXPERIENCE Oral Surgery Assistant position is available in a fast-paced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice in Mesa. This position is a full-time position, Monday thru Friday. Typ...

9h ago

Go to Apply

Field Reimbursement Manager - Immunology Dermatology - Phoenix East, AZ - Johnson & Johnson HCS, Inc.

J&J Family of Companies • Phoenix, AZ • 19h ago

Hospital & Medical

At Johnson & Johnson,?we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a?world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,?where treatments are smarter and les...

19h ago

Go to Apply

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens • Phoenix, AZ • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Description: In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department dut...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Population Health Specialist

Deloitte • Tempe, AZ • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Population Health Specialist - Project Delivery Specialist - AI & Engineering Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Population He...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Population Health Analyst

Deloitte • Tempe, AZ • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Population Health Analyst - Project Delivery Senior Analyst - AI & Engineering Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Population H...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Psychiatric Medical Director

Adecco US, Inc. • Mesa, AZ • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

We are Currently seeking Adult Psychiatric Medical Directors, for our brand new, open positions that we have available at our top tier substance abuse and behavioral health facility's in the Avondale, Phoenix, Mesa and C...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Registered Nurse RN Medical PCU

Banner Health • Phoenix, AZ • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: PCU-Medical-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Nursing $15,000 sign-on Bonus! - Day Shift Banner Health is proud to have earned the Great Place To Work® Certification...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Medical Director - OneHome

Humana • Phoenix, AZ • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Medical Director relies on fundamentals of CMS Medicare Guidance on following and reviewing home health, SNF, DME, dual Medicare/Medicaid and Waiver...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.