Dental Hygienist

Overview

DENTAL HYGIENIST FULL TIME

Tempe, AZ - PERMANENT JOB

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Dental Hygienist!

NEW GRADUATES WELCOME!

• 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