Dental Hygienist in Steamboat Springs, CO

Pine Grove Dental Arts • Full-time • Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States • $55 - $65 / hour • 4m ago

Do you love building and maintaining positive relationships with patients? What if you could be rewarded for doing what you love, with a team that supports you, in an environment where there is a shared passion for exceptional patient care? We are a fast-paced, busy office in Steamboat Springs, CO and we are looking for a full-time Hygienist to join our team!

We are looking for the right candidate that can grow with our amazing dental practice and call it home! We pride ourselves in going above and beyond in order to provide exceptional patient care. PLUS our office is located in the beautiful community of Steamboat Springs where we can enjoy incredible views and outdoor activities!

Your primary role would be to provide quality patient care, while educating patients on the oral systemic links. You’ll work alongside our dentists to co-diagnose treatments for teeth or gum diseases. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies.

We are looking for a positive, self-driven team member that is motivated, caring, great beside manor, and confident. We believe in providing the best care to our patients by using the most cutting-edge technology and materials. We also believe highly in continuing education and continuing to learn new ways to provide the best patient care.

As a valued member of our team, we will support and invest in you. We offer benefits such as medical, dental, vision, simple IRA, paid holidays, and many others. We strongly believe in the value of our talented team and we aim to foster an environment that engages both our team and patients.

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

Requirements

Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA, OSHA)
Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
Outstanding communication skills
A patient and friendly personality
Attention to detail
Ability to stay on schedule
Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
Active Colorado RDH license to practice
Hep B vaccination
Tuberculosis (TB) documentation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

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