Dental Hygienist

Position Registered Dental Hygienist

Department: Hygienist

Reports to: Hygiene Liaison

ROLE

Performs the usual and customary procedures of a Registered Dental Hygienist while promoting a safe environment of minimal stress. In addition to oral procedures, employees must maintain an aseptic work area, be organized and self-motivated, coordinate patient flow with front and back offices, educate staff on dental hygiene and other related issues whenever possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately maintains patient records and charts to ensure easy retrieval and complete documentation of all patient treatment and transactions.
• Participates fully in staff development through morning huddles, staff meetings, continuing education courses, and evaluations.
• Promotes team cohesiveness by interacting with team members using common courtesy, active listening skills, respect, and non-judgmental attitude.
• Consistently and accurately reviews and documents any changes in each patient’s dental and medical history at each visit.
• Consistently, accurately, and timely recognizes the contraindications of dental treatment in general and/or contraindications to the specific procedures planned for an appointment.
• Consistently and thoroughly examines oral tissues and accurately records clinical findings in each patient’s chart.
• Accurately and consistently identifies and documents in the patient’s chart any teeth and/or existing restorations that show visible decay, faulty margins, or are causing pain to the patient.
• Routinely and accurately measures and records accurate pocket depth measurements in the patient’s chart at least once a year.
• Clearly, kindly, and professionally communicates with the patients and demonstrates a high degree of sensitivity to all patient concerns to ensure patient comfort and confidence with the hygienist.
• Provides each patient with a clear and concise explanation of all dental hygiene procedures necessary for the patient’s individual treatment, including subsequent periodontal checks and future recall appointments.
• Provides a complete and clear explanation of oral hygiene techniques needed in home care to support dental hygiene treatment received in the office.
• Consistently and accurately informs each patient about treatment and oral hygiene in a positive manner in an effort to ensure patient motivation toward optimum oral health.
• Proficient in the delivery of Nitrous Oxide sedation, therefore ensuring the patient receives the anesthesia in a safe and comfortable manner.
• Accurately and consistently performs scaling, root planing, laser therapy in a gentle manner, therefore maintaining minimal patient discomfort during dental hygiene procedures.
• Thoroughly and proficiently documents intended dental hygiene procedures to be performed including the type of treatment and subsequent appointments(recall) needed.
• When needed, properly schedule and/or plan the patient for their next appointment(s) for doctor treatment.
• Accurately and completely records treatment in the patient’s chart at each visit in the appropriate space provided. Provides initials for yourself and the reporting doctor.
• Consistently maintains a safe, pleasant, and comfortable environment overall for the patient.
• Properly maintains equipment, instruments, and supplies to ensure safety, asepsis, and OSHA and CDC guidelines.

RESULTS

• Company maintains a team focus that reflects the patient-centric mission and company tenants
• We practice transformational (coaching) leadership in our organization and allow people to achieve success through clear outcomes, resources, and support.
• Patient-centric mission and company tenants are constantly communicated to team

REQUIREMENTS

• Exceptional human relations skills
• Ability to work with people of all ages
• Ability to handle conflict and get along with people
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times, even under stress
• Ability to work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to speak, understand, and write grammatically correct English
• Ability to write legibly and clearly
• Ability to complete tasks within the required time frame
• View patients comfort as a top priority
• Certificate in Nitrous Oxide administration
• Current CPR training
• Certificate in Laser Therapy
• Must be able to work one Friday per month

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 32 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• RDH: 2 years (Required)
• Dental Hygiene: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
• Laser Certified (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Greenwood Village, CO 80111: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 11/26/2021