Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Office•Walsenburg, CO

11d•$50 - $55

About The Position

Iconic Dental is hiring a Registered Dental Hygienist in Walsenburg, CO. We are located in downtown Walsenburg, right in the center of Huerfano County. We deliver the BEST patient care by using the latest dental technologies and focusing on a comfortable, family-oriented environment. If you share a passion for oral health, we would love to speak with you!

Requirements

Registered Dental Hygienist with a current Colorado license
Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control training as required by law
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Versed in EagleSoft is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide superior patient care and service; exhibit outstanding customer service and hospitality, as well as chair-side manner
Take radiographs of patients using digital dental radiographic equipment
Stay on schedule as much as possible to create no patient wait time; help manage patient flow; maintain time flexibility for patients; and be present, engaged, and 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 the patient's 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, and maintain accurate and legible notes in the patient's chart
Assist with other office duties as requested or needed