Registered Dental Hygienist - Community Outreach - Medscoders - Denver, CO

Job OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care while promoting oral health and hygiene. You will work closely with dentists and other dental professionals to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care in a welcoming and efficient environment. This role requires a strong understanding of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and patient management.
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Responsibilities:

Assist with oral health management of all patients-being a team player at all times
Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment, place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made.
Obtain oral health assessment of each patient [new-baseline; follow-up patient]
Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards.
Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)+)
Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart.
Daily travel to and from school sites

Ohio Dental Outreach Offers:

Evenings, weekends and summers off!
Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
Full and part time positions
$40-$45 per hour
State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
Latest technology & digital radiography
1+ years’ experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist
Valid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to schools across counties
Works well with others (both children and adults)
Current CPR (BLS) certification

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42.16 - $45.67 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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