Registered Dental Hygienist-$5,000 Sign on Bonus-Full Benefits

Company: Dental Career Services
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

General Dentistry opening in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This and other dental hygienist jobs brought to you by DentistJobCafe.com

Position Type: Dentistry
Specialty Unit: Registered Dental Hygienist
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Compensation: $40-55/hr

We are seeking an upbeat Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team in Colorado Springs! We are currently offer a $5,000 sign on BONUS, full benefits, and a flexible schedule! We look forward to meeting you!

Responsibilities:

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• Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gingival margins
  
• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies
  
• Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents
  
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers
  
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions, providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit
  
• Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records
  
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
  
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
  
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
  
  
  Benefits:
  --- Medical
  --- Dental
  --- Vision
  --- Life Insurance
  --- Company Paid Short Term Disability
  --- Voluntary Long Term Disability
  --- Pet Insurance
  --- 401k with Company match offered to ALL employees
  
  All benefits apply to employees working at least 20 hours per week.
  
  
  Requirements:
  
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  • License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist Required
    
  • CPR Certification
    
    

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