Dental Hygienist

Position: Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Full-Time

Practice: Carefree Dentistry

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Schedule: Monday – Thursday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (No Evenings or Weekends!)

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

Employment Type: Full-Time (Hourly)

At Carefree Dentistry, we believe high-quality dental care starts with a happy, supported team. Located in Phoenix, our modern 4-operatory practice is thoughtfully designed for optimal workflow, patient comfort, and a collaborative team dynamic. We take pride in delivering exceptional clinical care in a positive, stress-free environment.

Here is what makes our practice a fantastic place to grow your career:

• Four-Day Work Week: Enjoy a consistent Monday through Thursday schedule (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) with Fridays, evenings, and weekends always off-giving you a predictable, balanced lifestyle.

• Exceptional Earning Potential: Highly competitive base pay ($52–$55/hr) paired with two separate monthly bonus opportunities (Team Performance Bonus + Individual Hygiene Bonus).

• Dedicated Hygiene Days: Tuesdays are dedicated exclusively to hygiene care, allowing for a focused, streamlined clinical flow.

• A Supportive, Tight-Knit Team: Work alongside an experienced team consisting of 2 Dental Assistants, a dedicated Front Office Receptionist, and an approachable Office Manager who actively support operatory setup, scheduling, and patient flow.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Access to American Dental Partners / ADC standard benefits, including health coverage options, paid time off, and more.

As our Lead Dental Hygienist, you play a pivotal role in delivering personalized, top-tier preventive and periodontal care:

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

• Patient Assessment & Care: Update health histories, record vitals, obtain necessary consents, and educate patients on their oral health needs.

• Seamless Collaboration: Partner closely with our doctors for timely hygiene exams and coordinate with our front desk team to ensure patients leave with their next hygiene or restorative appointment scheduled.

• Operatory Management: Maintain efficient setup, breakdown, and sterilization protocols, ensuring all clinical notes and ledger entries are completed accurately each day.

• Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

• Friday – Sunday: Closed

• Note: Tuesdays are dedicated hygiene-only clinical days.

• License: Active Arizona Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license (Required).

• Certifications:

  • Current CPR / BLS certification (Required).

  • Laser Certification (Preferred)

  • Local Anesthesia & Nitrous Oxide Certification (Preferred)

• Skills: Strong clinical technique, excellent time management, and a warm, empathetic chairside manner.

• Software: Experience with dental practice management software and insurance coding is preferred (on-the-job adaptation supported).

• Attributes: Reliable, detail-oriented, and a proactive team player who enjoys a positive office culture.

If you are a dedicated Dental Hygienist looking for a well-organized office, appreciative leadership, and top-tier compensation, we want to hear from you! Apply today to schedule an initial interview with our team.