Dental Hygiene Assistant/Sterilization Technician - Schallhorn & Ferguson Periodontics & Implant Dentistry - Aurora, CO

Our established periodontal and oral surgery practice is looking for a skilled assistant to join our dental team. This is a terrific full-time opportunity for a professional individual with a positive attitude, outgoing personality and the maturity to skillfully interact with our valued patients. Our clinical team members excel in sterilization, dental hygiene assisting, relationship building, organizational skills, multi-tasking and communication skills. Qualifications: · Certified and competent in taking dental X-rays (required) · Experience working with periodontal and implant surgery Job Duties Include Ability to: · Provide great customer service, make patients feel welcome and comfortable · Take dental X-rays, including full mouth series, vertical bitewings, and CBCT radiographs · Setup and breakdown of the operatory and trays for procedures · Assisting the hygienist in periodontal charting and other procedures · Clean, package, and sterilize instruments after all non-surgical and surgical procedures, allowing timely turnover of hygiene and surgical kits · Return sterilized instruments to correct storage and re-stock rooms as needed · Assist in new patient exams and post-operative visits, as needed · Take digital impressions with intra-oral scanner, as needed · Take alginate impressions, pour impressions, and prepare study models, as needed · Enter electronic prescriptions via computer to electronic prescribing system for doctor approval · Perform other related duties as assigned, and adherence to office policies and procedure as well as OSHA and MSDS guidelines We provide a stable, dentist-owned private practice with an eye on the future. We provide all personal protective equipment (PPE). We offer exceptional benefits with 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, separate sick and PTO time, scrub allowance, and medical insurance benefits available. If you are ready to join a team that is dedicated to growth and excellent patient care, we would love to meet you. New graduates are welcome to apply! Please send a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 36.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Uniform allowance Work Location: In person

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