Dental Hygienist - Thornton, Colorado

Dental Hygienist

Visiting Ancillary Services was founded in April 2010, as a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Charity. We provide full-service programs to over 130+ facilities. We deliver the finest outreach programs to residents, and we believe each resident should leave us with a smile and a happy demeanor. This is a part-time position for 2 days/month working in our Thornton, Colorado clinic.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures residents feel as comfortable as possible before their examination.
• Sterilizes dental instruments properly.
• Conducts initial mouth screenings and checks oral health history.
• Identifies conditions like gingivitis, cavities, or periodontitis.
• Cleans and helps protect residents' teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride).
• Educates residents of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques).
• Give instructions to residents after operations or other dental procedures.
• Assists dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer).
• Maintains documentation and charts on each resident.

Requirements:

• Valid Colorado Dental Hygienist License.
• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA).
• Outstanding communication skills.

Job Type:

Full-time.

Salary:

$50.00 - $55.00 per hour.

Summary of Benefits:

• Short-Term Disability (through CO FAMLI)
• Sick Time

Physical Demands:

• Long periods of standing, moving or sitting.
• Frequent bending.