Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Our friendly, patient-focused private practice in Payson is seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team full-time.

About Us

We are a small privately owned dental office dedicated to providing high-quality care in a welcoming and supportive environment. We value strong relationships with our patients and team members and pride ourselves on delivering personalized care.

Competitive salary. Benefits include 100% paid medical insurance, paid holidays, vacation, HSA and 401K

Dental Hygienist Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cleaning accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains of teeth and beneath gum borders with dental equipment

• Touching lymph nodes under patients’ chins for soreness or swelling so doctors can look for signs of mouth cancer

• Making a note of and evaluating the patient’s medical history 

• Recording dental decay and disease for dentists to diagnose and treat them

• Sharpening and sterilizing dental instruments 

• Working to improve patient oral health and promoting preventative dental treatment

• Collaborating with dentist for treatment

• Maintaining a patient dental hygiene regimen

Dental Hygienist Requirements:

• An associate’s degree in hygiene from a recognized institution is required

• Hygiene license issued by the state.

• CPR certification is current

• Hepatitis B immunization is current

• Must be able to give local anesthetics and use an x-ray machine

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal)

• Must be well-versed in oral hygiene and dental health topics