HIGHLAND SMILES
Full-Time Dental Hygienist
HIGHLAND SMILES, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
We are a pillar in the Highlands and our privately owned practice has been in the same location for almost 20 years. Our ideal hygienist will have a passion for oral health and providing exceptional patient care. This is an accelerated schedule with a dedicated hygiene assistant and our patients are dental savvy and compliant. Mostly recall appointments with a few SRP's sprinkled in monthly.
Duties- Perform dental cleanings- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and preventative care- Maintain patient records and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations- Assist dentists during examinations and treatments- Implement infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment- Work collaboratively with the dental team to deliver high-quality care- Knowledge of Dentrix or similar dental software is a plus
Experience- Previous experience working in a dental office or clinic preferred- Strong knowledge of dental anatomy and procedures- Proficiency in performing dental cleanings and scaling procedures- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while ensuring patient comfort
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55.00 - $70.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceVision insuranceMedical Specialty:Primary CareSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftNo nightsNo weekends
License/Certification:Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Ability to Commute:Denver, CO 80211 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:Denver, CO 80211: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Duties- Perform dental cleanings- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and preventative care- Maintain patient records and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations- Assist dentists during examinations and treatments- Implement infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment- Work collaboratively with the dental team to deliver high-quality care- Knowledge of Dentrix or similar dental software is a plus
Experience- Previous experience working in a dental office or clinic preferred- Strong knowledge of dental anatomy and procedures- Proficiency in performing dental cleanings and scaling procedures- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while ensuring patient comfort
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55.00 - $70.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceVision insuranceMedical Specialty:Primary CareSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftNo nightsNo weekends
License/Certification:Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Ability to Commute:Denver, CO 80211 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:Denver, CO 80211: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person