Dental Hygienist

Monument Family Dentistry•Monument, CO

13d

About The Position

We are currently accepting applications for a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our team of remarkably skilled and caring professionals. Our ideal candidate is a dedicated and exceedingly skilled professional, passionate about patient care, who takes the time to provide a personal approach to hygiene appointments and works collaboratively and kindly with a team of other dedicated professionals. Hours: Monday/Tuesday 730 Huddle, Patient Care 8-5 with a lunch from 1-2 Wednesday/Thursday 730 Huddle, Patient Care 8-3 with a break for lunch In this role, you will have the opportunity to work individually with patients, spending 2 hours with new patients and newly diagnosed periodontal patients, and 1 hour with returning patients. This allows you to build strong relationships and provide a personalized dental hygiene experience! We don't condense or accelerate appointments to meet impersonal quotas disguised as "goals". Our focus is on quality, genuine human connection, and care.

Requirements

Positive attitudes, collaborative problem-solving skills, professional and kind communication styles
Top-tier patient service and communication skills
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) licensure, valid in the state of Colorado
Current BLS certificate/card

Nice To Haves

Dental hygiene laser certification and experience ( preferred -or- we’ll pay for laser certification !)

Responsibilities

Making patients feel at ease and well-cared for before, during, and after their visit
Scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, prophylaxis, fluoride application, sealant application, hygiene laser services, room setup & teardown, instrument sterilization and maintenance, scheduling appointments, etc.
Inform patients of all ages about how to care for their teeth by brushing and flossing on a regular basis
Working with dentists to decide the best form of treatment for both dental hygiene and restorative needs
Appropriate and thorough diagnosis of periodontal disease
Calling patients to fill your schedule in the event of no-shows or unfilled cancellations
Approaching work with a positive, collaborative, growth mindset
Dental radiology and intraoral images of the patients’ teeth to help dentists diagnose oral health issues (full oral cavity digital model scanning coming soon)

Benefits

Health insurance with low deductibles and competitive premiums and preventative care
The appropriate time and support to take the best care of your dental hygiene patients
Daily cash bonus opportunities for entire team
Paid tuition for approved continuing education
Paid team meetings; lunch is provided to foster growth and collaboration (you'll help direct and drive our hygiene program with your own ideas and vision!)
Quarterly team-building off-site activities to strengthen team bonds
Matching 401(k) (up to 4%) in support of your financial future
Paid holidays to ensure work-life balance
Vacation accrual and sick pay
Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
Comprehensive dental benefits for you and your family