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We strive to provide a framework of stability and structure for our valued employees, where you will experience lower provider-to-patient ratios and fair, reliable schedules. It is our honor to hire Healthcare Heroes to serve our Military Heroes, sharing in our mission to provide excellent healthcare with dignity, compassion, and pride. In return, we are proud to offer you:

• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with Employer Match
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, and Commuter Benefits
• Referral Bonuses

Matrix Providers is hiring a Dental Hygienist to join our team of talented professionals who provide healthcare services to our Military Service Members and their families in Yuma, AZ.

• Compensation: \$52.65/Hour + \$4.41/Hour Health & Welfare

• Bonus: \$10,000 Bonus available, ask a recruiter for more info!

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Schedule: Monday through Friday between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm for 8.5 or 9 hours shift, including a 30-minute or 1-hour uncompensated meal break, depending on shift length.

• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.

  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

Requirements: The Dental Hygienist must have and meet the following:

• Degree: Associate\'s or Bachelor\'s degrees, depending on the program.

• Education: Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).

• Certification: Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75. Verification of successful completion of the RDH National Board certification and ADA member.

• Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions. Employees shall be required to demonstrate clinical competency within the past two years.

• License: Current, full, active, and unrestricted U.S. state license as a Dental Hygienist.

Job Summary:

Examine the patient\'s oral cavity, including mouth, throat, and pharynx, and record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues. Refer patients to a dentist with abnormalities, including cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease.

Apply desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities, including caries prevention, gingivitis, and oral ulceration.

Instruct patients, individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care, using materials to include teeth models, displays, slides, toothbrushes, dental floss, disclosing tablets, and mirrors. Demonstrate proper brushing, flossing, and use of necessary periodontal aids. Explain the common causes of tooth decay and its relationship to the general diet.

Take impressions and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching.

Polish restorations and apply pit and fissure sealants.

Chairside dental assisting when directed by the Officer-In-Charge of the dental clinic.

Record patients treated. Check and maintain instruments to ensure working conditions. Clean, sharpen, and sterilize instruments.

Patient Workload, Readiness, and Scheduling. Utilizes the Corporate Dental Application to enter patient-specific workload and readiness status and for patient scheduling.

Contractor personnel shall perform a full range of duties consistent with their labor category, education training, experience, clinical privileges (as applicable), and assigned position. General duties for all personnel or across specific labor categories are given below.

Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.

Practice aseptic techniques as necessary. Comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.

Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.

Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions. Notify the supervisor, director, or other designated person regarding problems the HCW cannot manage.

Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others\' rights, as identified within the MTF.

Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.

Participate in co