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Arizona Employer Dental Hygienist in Sierra Vista, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6552303
At Chiricahua Community Health Centers Inc., our vision is simple yet profound: Health for All. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are committed to serving underserved and vulnerable populations.
Our mission is rooted in a strong commitment to caring for patients and building healthy communities. We envision a future where every individual has access to quality healthcare and where communities thrive with optimal well-being.
What You Provide Us:
- Performs dental services that maintain patients\' preventative oral health standards, such as perio program, gingival maintenance, and fluoride varnish pediatric program.
- Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures.
- Develops and implements individualized dental care plans in collaboration with dentists.
- Provides patient education on procedures and ongoing dental care.
- Documents and reports dental history or chief complaint, pertinent observations, and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate.
- Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge, and preparation of patient care areas.
- Prepares reports and assists with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties.
- Duties listed identify responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of this position and not meant as an all-inclusive list.
Must Haves:
- Graduate from an accredited Dental Hygiene Program with an Associate\'s Degree of Science in Dental Hygiene.
- Current Arizona license as a Registered Dental Hygienist
- Current CPR certification.
- Local Anesthetic Certificate.
- Driver\'s License and Proof of Insurance may be required if requesting mileage reimbursement.
- Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.