Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Hygienist – Carefree Dentistry

Location: North Phoenix, AZ (34225 N. 27th Drive, Bldg 5, Suite #240 – Conveniently located right off the I-17 near Carefree Highway!)

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Thursday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Enjoy a relaxed 8:30 AM start that beats the morning rush, plus a guaranteed 3-day weekend!)

Compensation: $52.00 – $55.00 / hour + Monthly Team Performance Bonus + Monthly Hygiene Bonus

Benefits: Comprehensive ADC Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off)

About Carefree Dentistry & Our Team

At Carefree Dentistry, our mission is exactly what our name implies: to provide premier, stress-free care that makes visiting the dentist feel more like a relaxing trip to the spa. Located in a beautiful, modern, and highly organized 4-operatory facility in North Phoenix, our practice is led by Dr. Shilpa Patel, DMD -an elite Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine graduate and recognized Platinum/Gold Invisalign provider-alongside Dr. Christine Gonzalez, DDS .

We pride ourselves on a highly structured, well-oiled, yet incredibly collaborative environment. You aren't just an individual clinician here; you are fully supported by a high-functioning team: 2 dedicated Clinical Dental Assistants, 1 Front Office Coordinator, and an elite Office Manager who ensures the daily flow remains completely seamless.

We treat our staff like an extended family and celebrate our collective success. Best of all? Tuesdays are 100% "Hygiene Only" days , allowing our hygiene team to completely own the floor, collaborate closely, and maximize production goals in a highly focused clinical environment.

What You Will Do (Key Responsibilities):

As our hygiene superstar, you will deliver top-tier preventive care while maintaining an efficient schedule flow in our state-of-the-art operatory setup.

• Clinical Excellence: Perform high-quality prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing (SRP), and digital radiographs.

• Patient Experience & Prep: Warmly welcome patients, update health histories, obtain accurate blood pressure readings, ensure consent forms are completed, and have trays perfectly prepared prior to procedures.

• Schedule Ownership & Flow: Maintain highly efficient schedule timelines to maximize the patient experience, coordinating smoothly with doctors to ensure clinical exams are completed before the end of each appointment.

• Case Acceptance & Retention: Support patients in understanding their needed treatment plans, communicating any plan updates to management, and ensuring all patients leave with their next hygiene or restorative visit securely scheduled.

• Downtime Productivity & Documentation: Complete and finalize clean, comprehensive clinical notes in the ledger within 30 minutes of your last patient. Utilize administrative gaps productively for recall phone calls, instrument maintenance, and patient follow-ups.

• End-of-Day Synergy: Maintain spotless operatory setups, restock water lines and materials, track hygiene supply needs monthly, and collaborate with teammates to prepare trays for a seamless kickoff the next morning.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements):

• Licensure: Active Dental Hygienist license in the state of Arizona.

• Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills with a natural ability to multitask and thrive in a structured, fast-paced clinic environment.

• Communication: Elite interpersonal skills to elevate the patient experience and build long-term community relationships.

• Technical Comfort: Familiarity with modern dental software systems and digital X-ray processes is preferred.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Top-of-Market Hourly Pay: We offer an exceptional $52–$55/hr base rate, significantly boosted by a dual monthly bonus system (both an individual production bonus and a team bonus) to directly reward your clinical value.

• The Ultimate Lifestyle Schedule: Say goodbye to early 6:30 AM wake-up calls. Our 8:30 AM start time means an easier morning routine, and a 4-day block (Mon–Thu) guarantees you are completely off every single Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

• Unparalleled Support: With a dedicated office manager, front office staff, and two assistants pulling for you, you are completely insulated from administrative burnout so you can focus entirely on elite patient care.

• Boutique Culture: Enjoy the tight-knit, warm feel of a neighborhood practice backed by the premium compliance, legal support, and premium medical/retirement benefits of American Dental Companies (ADC).

Ready to elevate your career? Apply today!

Submit your resume directly through this portal. Our talent acquisition team will review your qualifications and reach out to schedule an initial phone screening. We look forward to meeting you!