Registered Dental Hygienist

Position Information

Location: Surprise, AZ
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Travel Requirement: No
Teleworking: No
Pay: $52.17/hr. ($47.08/hr. base rate + $5.09 H&W)
Pay rates reflect the full rate for this position, including both the base pay and health and welfare benefits in accordance with applicable requirements.

Duties and Requirements

• Perform dental cleanings, scaling, polishing, fluoride treatments, periodontal assessments, and other preventative dental hygiene procedures within the approved scope of practice.
• Conduct oral health screenings and assess residents for signs of gum disease, tooth decay, oral infections, or other dental health concerns requiring further treatment.
• Assist dentists during examinations, treatment procedures, emergency dental care activities, and resident oral healthcare evaluations.
• Educate residents on oral hygiene practices, preventative dental care, and treatment recommendations to support long-term oral health and wellness.
• Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize dental instruments, sanitize equipment, and maintain infection prevention standards in accordance with OSHA and healthcare requirements.
• Maintain accurate dental hygiene documentation, treatment records, healthcare notes, x-ray information, and operational reports in compliance with HIPAA requirements and facility standards.
• Operate dental equipment, x-ray systems, sterilization devices, and clinical tools safely and efficiently while ensuring operational readiness.
• Coordinate resident dental appointments, follow-up care, specialty referrals, and treatment schedules with healthcare personnel and detention staff.
• Ensure all dental hygiene services comply with government detention standards, healthcare regulations, infection prevention procedures, and facility operational policies.
• Support audits, inspections, accreditation reviews, and compliance assessments related to dental healthcare services and clinical operations.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, effective communication, and strong clinical judgment while supporting safe and efficient dental healthcare operations within the detention facility.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license issued by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (AZBDE).
• Must possess and maintain a CPR/BLS certification.
• Must be able to provide proof of citizenship or legal US work authorization.
• If prior active-duty military, must provide copies of DD214(s) showing discharge condition.
• Must consent to fingerprinting.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Clean criminal record and ability to pass a comprehensive background check and security screening.
• Ability to pass a preemployment medical assessment and drug screening.
• Excellent communication, observation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure and in high-stress situations.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Environment

Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach.
• May be also required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies.
• May also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.