Job Description
Job Type: Part time, Hourly
Wage: $50-$65/hr.
Location: Buena Vista, CO.
Job Description:
Ark Valley Dental is a privately owned, start up dental practice just 2 hours from Denver, Colorado. True work-life balance with an ability to play in the mountains or paddle in the river all from your back yard! Single doctor practice that opened 2 short years ago, the practice is growing and we NEED a hygienist. Ideal start date would be immediately
Why choose us? Small and supportive team dynamics -- Doctor, Dental Assistant and Front Desk. We all work hard to play hard and each contribution to the team is truly valued. Patient-focused care-- There is no one size fits all approach for patient care. Hygiene appointments are blocked so that you can utilize the time needed to provide quality, comprehensive care. Professional growth and development -- easy going environment to hone your skills and excel at your profession with genuine support from the doctor. Flexible schedule -- PT (2-3 days/week)
What we're searching for: Provide individualized care for patients and build long term relationships with patients
Education and Experience
Completion of an accredited dental hygiene program resulting in the issuance of a Colorado dental hygiene license
New grads welcome!
Current certification to administer CPR and first aid
Competencies
- Can “get along” well with fellow employees and treat all with respect and courtesy
- Can work well in teams of co-workers
- Can accept constructive criticism
- Has a desire and ability to work well with the public
- Is organized, motivated, committed, and self-directed
- Has a positive attitude about the practice, the services provided, and the products sold
- Ability to communicate – express thoughts and ideas competently
- Increases knowledge and skills through self-study and by attending courses and seminars
- Able to understand relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities
- Maintains a professional demeanor in stressful situations
- Ability to complete tasks within a specific time frame
- Considers patients comfort a priority
- Has dependable job attendance and can be relied on to follow through with assigned tasks
Patient Treatment
- Familiarize yourself with restorative treatment the practice provides
- Greet and seat patients
- Expose digital films
- Take IOC photos
- Evaluate gingival health and health of all oral tissue
- Perform an oral cancer exam
- Take and record blood pressure
- Classify patient’s periodontal condition
- Scale, polish and apply fluoride
- Periodontal soft tissue curettage
- Root planing and use of ultrasonic instrumentation
- Adjunctive therapy, as indicated
- Periodontal probing and charting of oral conditions
- Recommend periodontal consultation; refer out to specialists per practice protocols
- Application of pit and fissure sealants
- Administration of local anesthetic
- Polish and contour restorations
- Take impressions for diagnostic and opposing models
- Application of non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents
- Remove cement excess from subgingival surfaces of the tooth
Patient Education
- Explain the disease process and the role of bacteria in caries and periodontal health
- Provide appropriate educational literature
- Provide instruction on home care
- Recommend intraoral aids
- Evaluate hygiene booklets for patient distribution
- Explain prevention to patients and parents of small children
- Reflect and reinforce the doctor’s philosophy and diagnosis
Recording Patient Information
- Update medical history and screen for potential problems at each patient visit
- Periodontal charting
- Schedule, post daily charges, and chart
- Chart lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth
- Classify periodontal conditions and occlusal relations
- Counsel patients to enroll them in perio and restorative treatment
- Transition information to the doctor regarding the patient’s conditions and concerns during recare exams utilizing a co-diagnosis approach
- Assist doctor during clinical exam and record findings and recommendations
- Communicate to the front office regarding the length of time needed for patients’ next appointment or recare visit
- Update any changes to hygiene interval recommended
General Duties
- Set up treatment rooms for each patient
- Seat and dismiss hygiene patients
- Manage supplies, instruments, and the state of treatment rooms
- Disinfect as required by OSHA regulations
- Maintain the cleanliness of the hygiene room and the functions of the equipment
- Sharpen instruments
- Restock hygiene room
- Help clinical assistant, if needed
- Assistant and support the doctor in the clinical treatment of patients
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.
