Job description
Colorado Periodontal Associates has an opening for a Registered Dental Hygienist in Wheat Ridge, CO. We are looking for part time or full time hours. Our office cares about our employees and understands the hard work that goes into providing the best patient care. All of our staff members are provided training to make the smooth transition to your new professional home. We offer all this and a compensation package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance plans, PTO and 401k. If this sounds like what you are looking for, we would love to hear from you!
$1000 Sign On Bonus (50% at hire and 50% after 90 days)
$1000 Sign On Bonus (50% at hire and 50% after 90 days)
Responsibilities:
- Provide superior patient care and service; exhibit outstanding customer service and hospitality as well as chair side manner.
- Take radiographs of patients using standard dental radiographic equipment
- Stay on schedule as much as possible to create no patient wait time; help manage patient flow; maintain time flexibility for patient; be present, engaged, ready to work at all assigned shift times.
- Educate patient on oral hygiene, health, disease as well as procedures and services; establish/communicate continued care.
- Applying preventive materials to the teeth such as fluorides and sealants
- Verify patient health history and document appropriately in patients chart.
- Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
- Perform the following duties as applicable by practice and/or state laws:
- Screen for Oral Cancer
- Take and record patients’ blood pressure accurately
- Take alginate impressions and fabricate whitening trays
- Maintain accurate and legible notes in patients chart
- Assist with other office duties as requested or needed
Qualifications:
- Valid Dental Hygienist License Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene
- Certification for other duties as required by state practice act
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training as required by law
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- 1+ year(s) experience as a RDH is preferred
- Versed in Open Dental is preferred
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of all company policies and rules
Salary ranges from $45-$60 per hour depending on perio experience
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