Job Description

Golden Dental Care


Overview

Golden Dental Care has an opening for a Registered Dental Hygienist position in Golden, Colorado. Our practice is all about putting the patients best interest at the center of all treatment/procedure decisions. We strive to provide the best patient care all while maintaining high ethical standards and integrity throughout our decision making, which is preached upon and demonstrated by our leaders. Our focus is on our patients not meeting quotas. We also offer a compensation package that includes health insurance plans, a competitive bonus structure, PTO and 401k. The position offers flexibility so part-time and full-time positions are available to fit your wants/needs. If you're interested in joining our dental family, please apply today!!!

Pay Range: $50 to $60/hr

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

• 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
• Versed in Dentrix is preferred
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of all company policies and rules