Dental Hygienist Jobs in Arizona

Job Title: Dental Hygienist Company: Location: Flagstaff, AZ Description: Local Flagstaff office looking to find either 1 FT (4 days) or 2 PT (2 days each) registered dental hygienist with anesthesia certification. Office hours are Monday-Thursday from 8-5 with 1 hour each day for lunch. Hygienist sees 1 patient per hour. Hourly range $40.00 - $43.00 per hour DOE. Must be able to start working by the end of March. Recent graduates are welcome to apply.

Job Title: Hygienist- Tucson area Company: Pacific Dental Services Location: Tucson, AZ Description: Pacific Dental services is looking for a Full time hygienist to work in our state of the art practices. Offices are equipped with digital x-rays, digital charting, and intra-oral cameras. RDH makes a daily guarantee + % of production. Average hygienist earns $40-55/hr. Hygienist should be familiar and/or able to do the following See 8-11 patients/day Irrigation placement Arestin placement 2 quads SRP in 1 hour (unless complicated case) Anesthetize Pocket chart alone (if no assistant is able to help) Experience in Soft Tissue Management a plus but not a must Comfortable in presenting treatment plans Offices located in highly desirable areas. Please visit our website at www.pacificdentalservices.com Experience EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE ' Associate, Bachelor or Master degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or technical school, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS ' Registered Dental Hygienist license in Arizona. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES ' Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as business periodicals, professionals journals, technical procedure manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and governmental regulations. Ability to communicate effectively and present information, both verbally and in writing, to patients and co-workers. Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence. ' Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form. ' Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. ' Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, decimals and percentages. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentages. ' Ability to apply logical thinking to a wide range of practical problems. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Job Title: Dental Hygienist Part Time Company: Location: Phoenix, AZ Description: Looking for a part-time hygienist for two days a week. Please email the following when replying:: 1) experience 2) availability 3) pay compensation

Job Title: Dental Assitant and Hygienist Company: Location: Phoenix, AZ Description: Looking for friendly and proactive Dental Assistant-Patient coordinator-scheduler-floater. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and some Fridays. X-ray certified is a plus, Coronal polish and EagleSoft trained is preferred. Computer skills is a must. Must be flexible as this position is to help in front office and clinical as well as hygienist and help in marketing the practice. Very nice patients with exceptional team. Beautiful location. Pay: upon experience. Will train the right candidate. Please email at Register to View Also: looking for Hygienist on call to fill in on Fridays. Strong periodonal back ground. Must be willing to help grow the practice and help in marketing. One DDS and excellent team. Must have computer skills. Pay: upon experience. Please email at Register to View

Job Title: Dental Hygienist Job in PRESCOTT, AZ Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Prescott, AZ Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Dental Hygienist Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Job Announcement Number: 649-T38-66 Salary Range: 42,960.00 - 55,844.00 USD /yearSalary is determined by the Professional Standards Board based on education, qualifications, experience, and credentials. Series & Grade: GS-0682-8 Open Period: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 to Friday, March 26, 2010 Position Information: Full-Time  Permanent Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Prescott, AZ Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities. Job Summary:The incumbent works in the Specialty & Diagnostics Service Line in the Dental Service of the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System, providing services for outpatients, inpatient's, and nursing home residents under the direct and indirect supervision of a dentist.   They are responsible for performing prophylactic and preventive dental procedures in the treatment of patients with related medical and dental problems.  The position also performs administrative and miscellaneous clerical tasks in support of VHA and facility missions.  Incumbent also has oversight of educational training for dental hygiene students. Major Duties: Duties include but are not limited to: -  Reviews patients' medical and dental histories. -  Examines the teeth and surrounding tissues for evidences of plaque and periodontal disease and charts findings.  Inspects the oral cavity and pharynx for evidence of disease.  Interprets routine radiographs to identify anatomical structure, sub gingival calculus, caries, and periodontal pockets. -  Prepares dental hygiene treatment plans. -  Instructs patients at chair side in oral hygiene, brushing and flossing techniques and periodontal aids.  Explains causes and the importance of diet as it relates to oral and systemic health. -  Presents lectures and demonstration in oral health. -  Maintains patients record of treatment. -  Operates digital radiographic equipment to procure intra/extra-oral radiographs. -  Schedules patient appointments in logs and computer terminals. -  Performs equipment pre/post operative maintenance. -  Uses aseptic techniques to prepare dental patient care areas. -  Serves as a clinical instructor for dental hygiene students.Qualifications: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related.  Qualifying experience includes (1) performing advanced oral prophylactic, therapeutic, and preventive procedures in cases of periodontal diseases or inflammation or on patients with other medical or dental problems, (2) placing temporary fillings, and (3) finishing amalgam restorations. Applicants for positions involving the use of X-rays must have had experience in taking and interpreting X-rays. GS-08 - One year specialized experience at the GS-07 level. Licensure: Applicants for all grade levels and specializations must be currently licensed to practice as dental hygienists in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia. NOTE: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must (l) have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and (2) be certified as radiographers in their field. The following meet these requirements: (l) Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effective date of the regulation (January 13, 1986) who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such from a licensed practitioner such as a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others. (2) Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation, or (b) practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program, provided that such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency.To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply. You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.You must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in as a Dental Hygienist for this position. In some cases, these may be substituted for experience and education.You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.How You Will Be Evaluated: You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc. Knowledge of dental hygiene procedures including supra and sup gingival scaling with both hand and  ultrasonic instruments, root planning, soft tissue curettage, polish, overhand removal.  Appliance cleaning, amalgam polish, administration of local anesthetic, and placement and carving of restorative material. Knowledge of four-handed chair side dental assisting as applied to all phases of dentistry. Knowledge of dental methods and techniques used in performing intra and extra oral procedures. Knowledge of interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of “state of the artâ€� preventive dentistry measures for patient instruction and training.Benefits:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#lifeLong-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltciNew employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retrYou will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#V

Job Title: Registered Dental Hygienist Company: Location: Flagstaff, AZ Description: Registered Dental Hygienist needed on Tuesday's in high-tech westside dental office. We are looking for a concientious, friendly, customer service oriented professional that will work well as a team player in our office. Please call Sally Register to View Register to View for interview.

Job Title: Experienced Dental Hygienist Company: Location: Phoenix, AZ Description: Goodyear office looking for a great personality to add to our already great team on Tuesday's and Wednesday's. Applicant should be a team player and skilled in providing comprehensive patient education and care. Must be anesthesia certified, familiar with digital x-rays, introral photos, and experience working with Dentrix in a paperless enviroment. A great attitude, interpersonal skills and self management are requirements. If job satisfacation and clinical and business success, are important to you, please fax your resume to Register to View or email.

Job Title: Dental Hygienist Company: Location: Tucson, AZ Description: Needed for expanding multi-provider offices. Must be willing to work at more than one location. FT and competitive benefits. Resumes may be faxed attention Sarah Register to View .

Job Title: Dental Hygienist Company: Location: Phoenix, AZ Description: We are looking for a great personality to add to our great team. If job satisfaction, clinical and business success are important to you, please fax your resume to Register to View . Starting with two full days per week this will grow in to a four day a week (full time) position. A great attitude, interpersonal skills and self management are requirments. Computer skills and experience working with Dentrix in a paperless envirnoment preferred. Soft tissue laser certification a plus but we will train the right candidate. Competitive starting salary with review after 90 days.

Job Title: Dental Hygienist Company: Location: Prescott, AZ Description: Denat hygienist wanted for 1 day/week tue or thurs. Can lead to more days. Must be licensed with anesthesia.