Dental Hygienist - Colorado Springs Location

Visiting Ancillary Services

$124K — $135K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Colorado Dental Hygienist License required.
  • Proven experience as a Dental Hygienist necessary.
  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations (e.g., HIPAA) expected.
  • Outstanding communication skills essential.
  • Willingness to travel to facilities daily is a must.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure residents feel comfortable before examinations.
  • Sterilize dental instruments to maintain hygiene standards.
  • Conduct initial mouth screenings and assess oral health history.
  • Identify dental conditions such as gingivitis and cavities.
  • Clean teeth and apply protective treatments like fluoride.
  • Educate residents on proper oral hygiene techniques.
  • Provide post-operative instructions to residents.
  • Assist dentists in selecting treatments for oral diseases.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation on resident assessments.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance provided.
  • Paid vacation time.
  • Sick leave available.
  • Professional development assistance offered.
  • Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement included.
Full Job Description
About the Job

A $1000 sign-on bonus is being offered.

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.
  • Travels to facilities daily.


Job Type: Full-time.

Salary: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour.

Summary ofBenefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability(through CO FAMLI, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance.
  • Vacation Time.
  • Sick Time.
  • Professional development assistance.
  • Paid-Drive Time.
  • Mileage Reimbursement.


Physical Demands:

  • Long Periods of standing, moving or sitting.
  • Frequent Bending.

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