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At Chiricahua Community Health Centers Inc., our vision is simple yet profound: Health for All. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are committed to serving underserved and vulnerable populations.

Our mission is rooted in a strong commitment to caring for patients and building healthy communities. We envision a future where every individual has access to quality healthcare and where communities thrive with optimal well-being.

What You Provide Us:

• Performs dental services that maintain patients\' preventative oral health standards, such as perio program, gingival maintenance, and fluoride varnish pediatric program.
• Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures.
• Develops and implements individualized dental care plans in collaboration with dentists.
• Provides patient education on procedures and ongoing dental care.
• Documents and reports dental history or chief complaint, pertinent observations, and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge, and preparation of patient care areas.
• Prepares reports and assists with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties.
• Duties listed identify responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of this position and not meant as an all-inclusive list.

Must Haves:

• Graduate from an accredited Dental Hygiene Program with an Associate\'s Degree of Science in Dental Hygiene.
• Current Arizona license as a Registered Dental Hygienist
• Current CPR certification.
• Local Anesthetic Certificate.
• Driver\'s License and Proof of Insurance may be required if requesting mileage reimbursement.
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.