Dental Hygienist - Colorado Springs Location

Visiting Ancillary Services
  • Thornton, Colorado
  • $45–$55
  • Instant Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Visiting Ancillary Services was founded in April 2010, as a 501(c)3 Non- Profit Charity. We provide full-service programs to over 130+ facilities. We deliver the finest outreach programs to residents, and we believe each resident should leave us with a smile and a happy demeanor.
A benefit of working for a non-profit, other than giving back to your community, if you have federal student loan debt, you may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

A $1000 sign-on bonus is being offered.

Responsibilities:
  • Ensures residents feel as comfortable as possible before their examination.
  • Sterilizes dental instruments properly.
  • Conducts initial mouth screenings and checks oral health history.
  • Identifies conditions like gingivitis, cavities, or periodontitis.
  • Cleans and helps protect residents' teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride).
  • Educates residents of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques).
  • Give instructions to residents after operations or other dental procedures.
  • Assists dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer).
  • Maintains documentation and charts on each resident.

Requirements:
  • Valid Colorado Dental Hygienist License.
  • Proven experience as Dental Hygienist.
  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA).
  • Outstanding communication skills.
  • Travels to facilities daily.

Job Type: Full-time.
Salary: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour.
Summary ofBenefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability(through CO FAMLI, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance.
  • Vacation Time.
  • Sick Time.
  • Professional development assistance.
  • Paid-Drive Time.
  • Mileage Reimbursement.

Physical Demands:
  • Long Periods of standing, moving or sitting.
  • Frequent Bending.

Numbers & Facts

LocationThornton, Colorado
Salary$45–$55

Skills

  • Cancerunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Dental Hygieneunmatched
  • Dentistryunmatched
  • Disability Insuranceunmatched
  • Disease Treatmentunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • Periodonticsunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Sterilizationunmatched
  • Student Loansunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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