Dental Hygienist- North End Dental

Job Description Job Description North End Dental is seeking a D ental Hygienist to join our team of hardworking and dynamic staff. Our ideal candidate will be a team-oriented, adaptable, and compassionate individual driven to provide A+ patient-centered care! About Us: North End Dental has been in practice for over five years. We are located in the quaint and historic neighborhood of Old North End, Colorado. Here, our staff are more than just coworkers, we are always seeking to make genuine and positive connections with each other and our patients. Have you checked out our Facebook? There you'll see our employee birthdays, employees of the month, and the latest company outing. So... Why North End Dental? Perks we provide: Competitive pay Weekends off and 6 Paid Holidays A supportive, team-focused environment Opportunities to grow with an established, respected practice Company celebrations that promote team building and camaraderie Ability to fill the company breakroom with your favorite snacks and drinks PLUS the occasional lunch- on us! Employee of the month and patient referral bonuses Responsibilities: Review daily schedule and complete hygiene chart audits Work with administrative assistant to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency and accuracy Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary Accurately chart each patient's periodontal health Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis or periodontal maintenance for patients Perform scaling, root planing, and selective polishing for patients as appropriate Administer local anesthetics Take radiographs of patients as prescribed by dentist Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants Communicate with patients in an understandable and professional way Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment Teach proper oral hygiene techniques to patients Perform other tasks assigned by the office What we are looking for: At least one year of experience preferred but not required Denticon and Open Dental experience preferred but not required Active Colorado Dental Hygiene license required Strong communication and patient care skills required And finally... A team player with a positive attitude! Benefits (After 90 days): 401(k) matching Dental Insurance (Employee discount) Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Ability to Commute: Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Colorado Springs, CO 80920: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person (Required) Business Address: 1705 N. Weber St. Colorado Springs, CO 80918