What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Arizona Biltmore?
DENTAL HYGIENIST FULL TIME
Tempe, AZ - PERMANENT JOB
We have an immediate opening for an experienced Dental Hygienist!!
NEW GRADUATES WELCOME!
A Day in the Life of a Dental Hygienist at Acacia
On any given day at Acacia, you can expect to:
Tempe, AZ - PERMANENT JOB
We have an immediate opening for an experienced Dental Hygienist!!
NEW GRADUATES WELCOME!
A Day in the Life of a Dental Hygienist at Acacia
On any given day at Acacia, you can expect to:
- Use all dental equipment with care and ownership while ensuring patient safety.
- Perform dental cleanings, remove plaque, stains, and deposits beneath the gum line, and promote preventative care.
- Take quality x-rays and assist the dentist in examinations and treatment planning.
- Complete opening and closing duties alongside the team.
- Record patient medical histories, document oral health conditions, and collaborate with the dentist on treatment plans.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and help them establish effective home-care regimens.
- Sharpen, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments with precision.
- Provide compassionate care that makes patients feel valued, understood, and supported.
- 60-90 minutes per patient
- You love working in a patient-centered and team-oriented environment.
- You thrive when using your clinical expertise to improve patient health.
- You enjoy clear, empathetic communication with both patients and colleagues.
- You love working with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
- You can’t live without a strong commitment to prevention, education, and care.
- You absolutely love being part of a practice culture built on compassion and excellence.
- You want to continually learn, train, and grow your hygiene and patient-care skills.
- You understand the importance of treating others the way you’d want to be treated.
- Your attention to detail is exceptional, and you value order and organization.
- You are a self-starter who takes initiative every day.
- You are driven by results, solutions, and making a meaningful impact.
- You prefer working solo rather than on a collaborative team.
- You are uncomfortable working closely with patients in a wide variety of situations.
- Change and growth make you uncomfortable, and you tend to resist them.
- You view this position as “just a job” instead of a long-term career.
- You have difficulty aligning with practice values such as integrity, compassion, and teamwork.
- You lack the patience and communication skills needed to educate and reassure patients.
- Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution.
- Current state-issued Dental Hygiene license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current Hepatitis B immunization.
- Ability to administer local anesthetics and operate dental x-ray equipment.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal).
- Strong knowledge of oral hygiene and preventative dental health.
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Bonus
- IRA Option
- Competitive Pay
Salary : $50 - $55
