CAREERS

Education/Certification:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
• Dental Hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school
• Current Colorado Dental Hygiene license
• Current BLS CPR certification
• Preferred Nitrous Oxide certified and Local Anesthetic

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent positive attitude and customer service skills
• Professionalism and integrity in all aspects of job, including image and both verbal and written communication skills
• Possess exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, including conflict resolution skills
• Strong organization, planning and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Comfortable with local anesthetic techniques
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as required

Work Environment/Conditions:

• Travel as needed for training and to perform job functions
• Safety procedures and personal protective equipment required to minimize the risks from radiographs and blood-borne pathogens
• Potential of prolonged sitting and standing

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Additional responsibilities may be required to meet business needs as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, by making the patient the #1 priority
• Be present, engaged and ready to work at all assigned shift times
• Exemplify Servant Leadership to cultivate a positive environment and demonstrate good teamwork to deliver an extraordinary experience for the patient
• Practice the State Board of Dentistry’s standard of care and follow Periodontal Protocol, which is based on American Academy of Periodontology, ADA and ADHA guidelines
• Follow the rules and regulations of the Dental Practice Act
• Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, per procedures and guidelines, prior to a patient’s appointment
• Take high quality radiographs
• Thoroughly and efficiently perform dental hygiene functions to help maintain the schedule and patient flow
• Present pre-diagnosis to the doctor(s) and partner with them to co-assess the treatment the patient needs
• Educate patients on their oral hygiene, procedures and services, associated adjunctive therapy, and establish/communicate continued care
• Verify patient health history, record blood pressure, complete periodontal charting, and document appropriately in the patient’s chart
• Proficient in scaling and root planing
• Complete checklists as assigned and participate in daily huddles to ensure that every single day flows smoothly
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance