Dental Hygienist Job at Cross Country Healthcare, Lakewood, CO

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  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Lakewood, CO

Job Description

Dental Hygienist - Lakewood, Colorado

Full Time, Permanent position

Monday - Friday Day Time Hours

Salary Range: $40-$46/hr

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Dentist or contracted Dentists, the Dental Hygienist performs professional dental care the field of dental hygiene including all related clinical procedures. Physical attendance at the facility is essential to performing the job duties.

  • Prepares necessary treatment materials and trays according to the needs of individual participants.
  • Screens and evaluates patients regarding cavity detection, periodontal pathology and medical history.
  • Performs exposing, processing and mounting of radiographs.
  • Administers local anesthetics and gross debridement in treatment of acute periodontal conditions.
  • Performs supra and sub gingival scaling and curettage, root planning and oral prophylaxis.
  • Administers topical fluorides.
  • Provides instruction for proper home care prevention techniques for oral hygiene including proper tooth brushing, flossing and nutrition.
  • Escorts participants from the treatment rooms and places them in comfortable surroundings.
  • Notes and documents participant’s records for procedures performed.
  • Assists in the training of dental assistants.
  • Cleans treatment room(s) after each participant visit by discarding all disposable items, gathering soiled instruments, and placing them in the sterilization area.
  • Checks treatment rooms for cleanliness and corrects as necessary.
  • Additional work functions and duties may be assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Current state issued Dental Hygienist license.
  • A minimum of one year experience working in the dental profession as a dental hygienist required.
  • A minimum of one year experience working with the elderly or frail

Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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