Hygienist

Company: Perfect Teeth
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: February 11, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: Sign on Bonus $5K!Additional Relocation Bonus Available!Offering Competitive Pay $55+/Hourly!Offering Flexible Schedule (FT or PT) -Sonrava Health has acquired -several dental offices in Colorado including Perfect Teeth locations. All offices are under new executive leadership and we are seeking an enthusiastic patient-centered hygienist to join our dynamic team. Our team of Hygienists perform a variety of preventative dental procedures as well as educate patients on oral hygiene. We're big on teamwork, so you'll partner with the dentist(s) in your office to provide the best treatment for your patients. In order to help you better educate your patients, our offices have iPads that include friendly videos on various dental procedures. Plus, we take care of the day-to-day operations for you so you can focus on what matters: your patients and their smiles. Responsibilities: Essential Functions

• Review daily schedule with staff for hygiene patients
• Work with front office staff to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency
• Accurately chart each patient's periodontal health
• Clearly communicate with patients in a professional manner
• Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients
• Perform scaling, root planing and selective polishing for patients as appropriate
• Polish restorations
• Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act
• Place medicaments subgingivally for periodontal disease treatment
• Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants
• Evaluate patient comfort level during treatment and help relieve patient anxiety
• Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
• Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition
• Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by the dentist
• Handle patient records securely and in compliance with HIPAA regulations along and office policies and standard operating procedures
• Accurately record patient medical and dental histories
• Assist in the administration of the recall system
• Actively participate in team meetings Qualifications: Education
  • Must be licensed to practice in state and meet other applicable state requirements
  • Minimum two years associate's degree (University-based dental hygiene programs, baccalaureate)
  • Experience working in a fast-paced dental environment; DSO/Group Practice experience preferredSkills and Abilities
    • Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists and coworkers
    • Strong verbal skills to communicate professionally with patients and staff
    • Proficient multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
    • Ability to manage time efficiently
    • Ability to travel between locations preferred

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