Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

SPECIALTY: Registered Dental Hygienist

LOCATION: Erie, CO

PAY RATE: $50 - $55/hour

We are seeking a highly skilled Dental Hygienist who is eager to join a team-oriented practice dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with patients. The RDH will play a crucial role in promoting dental health by performing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screenings and radiographic studies, charting conditions of decay and disease, and ensuring compliance with the dental practice act.

Job Benefits:

• Flexible Opportunities: Part-Time positions available with a strong emphasis on work/life balance—no weekend work required!
• State-of-the-Art Environment: Work with beautiful, modern, fully digital practices equipped with scanners and intra-oral cameras.
• Comprehensive Health Package: Includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, along with a 401K plan with company match.
• Professional Development: Enjoy free continuing education (CE) opportunities and participation in a Hygiene Study Club.
• Financial Security: Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and various types of insurance including long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, and accident coverage.
• Additional Perks: Paid training with follow-up support, PTO (Paid Personal Time Off), paid holidays, and CPR recertification.

Responsibilities:

• Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and beneath gum margins.
• Detect disease by performing oral cancer screenings and examining gums for periodontal disease.
• Arrest dental decay through the application of fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents.
• Assist the dentist in managing dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification and emergency supplies.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative care, and provide reminders for upcoming visits.
• Document dental hygiene services by recording vital signs, medical and dental histories, and charting in patient records.
• Ensure the operation of dental equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and keeping up with new techniques.
• Manage dental supplies by maintaining inventory, anticipating needs, and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.

Requirements:

• License/Certification: Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist.
• CPR Certification: Required.
• Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Certification: Preferred.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow within a supportive team in a practice that values both professional and personal development. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional dental care and seek a dynamic, flexible work environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.