Dental Hygienist

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Overview NaphCare is hiring a Dental Hygienist just like you for to join our team at the Arizona Department of Corrections - Safford located in Safford, AZ. Pay rates range from $40.00 to $48.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for performing dental prophylaxis, assessing oral health, and assisting the dentist with procedures while protecting the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population.

Requirements Summary

Requirements / Qualifications Completion of an accredited dental hygiene program Valid dental hygiene license in state Dental radiology certification is required Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred) Strong oral hygiene…

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Dental HygienistHealthcare Clinical

NaphCare is hiring a Dental Hygienist just like you for to join our team at the Arizona Department of Corrections - Safford located in Safford, AZ.

Pay rates range from $40.00 to $48.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience.

As a Correctional Dental Hygienist, you will work alongside correctional officers and other dental professionals to provide dental care to the incarcerated individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical and dental needs.

Responsibilities

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The Dental Hygienist is responsible for performing dental prophylaxis, assessing oral health, and assisting the dentist with procedures while protecting the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

→Cleaning teeth, removing tartar and plaque, applying fluoride, and taking x-rays.
→Assisting the dentist with patient care, instruments, supplies, documentation and supporting the function of the dental department
→Sterilizing and disinfecting equipment and tools
→Assisting in triage, dental sick call requests, scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and performing other administrative tasks
→Explaining dental procedures and oral hygiene practices to patients
→Taking and developing x-rays, assisting with dental laboratory function
→Complete periodontal charting and, obtain other diagnostic records on patients
→Perform facial and oral tissue and oral cancer screenings during exams
→Provide thorough individualized oral hygiene instructions and/or other post-operative instructions to patients
→Monitor oral hygiene and periodontal conditions on each patient
→Use all functions and applications of TechCare™ relevant to document dental hygiene services within the patient record

Requirements

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Requirements

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Completion of an accredited dental hygiene program
Valid dental hygiene license in state
Dental radiology certification is required
Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
Strong oral hygiene knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a correctional environment
Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

What We Offer

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NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.