Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Hygienist needed in our dental office
- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- Arvada, CO
Compensation
Starting at $45/hr BOEWork Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, and ThuExperience Required
at least 1 yearJob Description
We are looking for an experienced Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. We have a modern, newly renovated office and a wonderful patient population. Our team is lead by two sincere dentists dedicated to quality care. If you are motivated and committed to excellence, we'd love to hear from you. We are looking for a dental hygienist with a minimum of 2 years dental experience. Full time (32+ hours ). We look forward to meeting you!
Responsibilities
- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
- Sterilize dental instruments properly
- Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
- Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
- Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
- Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
- Take X-rays or dental impressions
- Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
- Monitor supplies
Skills
- Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
- Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
- Outstanding communication skills
- A patient and friendly personality
- Attention to detail
- Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene
- Valid license to practice
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45.00 per hour
Posted almost 3 years ago