Dental Hygienist at Monument Family Dentistry – Colorado Springs, Colorado

Only applicants with a current Dental Hygiene license in the state of Colorado will be considered for this position. Our office is located in Monument, CO.

Key Highlights on Full-Time (Monday-Thursday) Dental Hygiene Position:

• NO Accelerated Hygiene and Ample Appt Times
• Private Practice, NO Corporate Influence
• Sharp Instruments
• Cavitrons in each room
• Lasers for Bacterial Reduction
• Excellent Benefit / Total Compensation Package
• Our Dentist who values YOU and YOUR skills

About the Position:

We are currently accepting applications for a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our team of remarkably skilled and caring professionals. Our ideal candidate is a dedicated and exceedingly skilled professional, passionate about patient care, who takes the time to provide a personal approach to hygiene appointments and works collaboratively and kindly with a team of other dedicated professionals.

Hours:

Monday/Tuesday 730 Huddle, Patient Care 8-5 with a lunch from 1-2.

Wednesday/Thursday 730 Huddle, Patient Care 8-3 with a break for lunch.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work individually with patients, spending 2 hours with new patients and newly diagnosed periodontal patients, and 1 hour with returning patients. This allows you to build strong relationships and provide a personalised dental hygiene experience! We don't condense or accelerate appointments to meet impersonal quotas disguised as "goals".

Our focus is on quality, genuine human connection, and care.

What We Offer:

• Health insurance with low deductibles and competitive premiums, and preventative care
• The appropriate time and support to take the best care of your dental hygiene patients
• Daily cash bonus opportunities for the entire team
• Paid tuition for approved continuing education
• Paid team meetings; lunch is provided to foster growth and collaboration (you'll help direct and drive our hygiene program with your own ideas and vision!)
• Quarterly team-building off-site activities to strengthen team bonds
• Matching 401(k) (up to 4%) in support of your financial future
• Paid holidays to ensure work-life balance
• Vacation accrual and sick pay
• Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Comprehensive dental benefits for you and your family

We are a growing private practice dedicated to providing exceptional patient experiences, truly. We pride ourselves on staying ahead of the curve in dental hygiene technology and in providing a fun and supportive environment for you and your own unique talents to shine! In our comfortable, compassionate environment, we value every patient's well-being and prioritise exceptional care. At our practice, you will always have the time and support to provide the level of connection and care your patients deserve.

$55 - $60 hourly

• Making patients feel at ease and well-cared for before, during, and after their visit
• Scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, prophylaxis, fluoride application, sealant application, hygiene laser services, room setup & teardown, instrument sterilization and maintenance, scheduling appointments, etc.
• Inform patients of all ages about how to care for their teeth by brushing and flossing on a regular basis
• Working with dentists to decide the best form of treatment for both dental hygiene and restorative needs
• Appropriate and thorough diagnosis of periodontal disease
• Calling patients to fill your schedule in the event of no-shows or unfilled cancellations
• Approaching work with a positive, collaborative, growth mindset
• Dental radiology and intraoral images of the patients’ teeth to help dentists diagnose oral health issues (full oral cavity digital model scanning coming soon)

• Positive attitudes, collaborative problem-solving skills, professional and kind communication styles
• Top-tier patient service and communication skills
• Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) licensure, valid in the state of Colorado
• Dental hygiene laser certification and experience (preferred -or- we’ll pay for laser certification!)
• Current BLS certificate/card

Our mission is to provide the highest quality health care available and to transform the quality of life for our patients and their loved ones in profound ways. We offer meticulous, uncompromising, state-of-the-art dental care. Our team is committed to honoring and caring for the beauty and importance of our patients and each other. We believe we have the privilege to serve with love, joy, and compassion, with ultimate respect to all.