Dental Hygiene Assistant

Dental-Nook; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Nook at Red Rock Canyon in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a dependable Dental Hygiene Assistant to support the hygiene team with daily patient care and clinic workflow.

The role requires preparing and sanitizing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and helping with patient seating and room turnover. Travel weekly to the North Location on Tuesdays, with a 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule and a four-day workweek.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental/hygiene assisting preferred.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Dependability and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist the hygiene team with daily patient care and clinical workflow.
• Prepare and sanitize treatment rooms between patients.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments per infection-control protocols.
• Assist with patient seating, room turnover, and smooth scheduling.
• Maintain organized and stocked hygiene operatories.
• Support patient communication and other clinical tasks as needed.
• Help create a welcoming environment for patients.

Skills

Dental experience

Organizational skills

Team player

Patient care

Travel between locations

Job description

Dental Nook at Red Rock Canyon | Colorado Springs, CO.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Four-Day Workweek: Every Friday off.

Additional Requirement: Travel to Dental Nook- North Location once weekly on Tuesdays.

Compensation: $18-$21 based on experience.

Employment Type: Full-Time.

About Us

Dental Nook at Red Rock Canyon is a locally owned, privately operated dental practice focused on providing thoughtful, personalized care to our community. We’re a growing practice that values teamwork, patient relationships, and creating a positive experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

We’re looking for a dependable, motivated Dental Hygiene Assistant who enjoys working with patients and wants to be part of a team who loves dentistry.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the hygiene team with daily patient care and clinical workflow.
• Prepare and sanitize treatment rooms between patients.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments according to infection-control protocols.
• Assist with patient seating, room turnover, and keeping appointments running smoothly.
• Maintain organized and properly stocked hygiene operatories.
• Support the team with patient communication and other clinical tasks as needed.
• Help create a welcoming, comfortable environment for our patients.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous dental or dental hygiene assisting experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Dependability, professionalism, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Flexibility to work at our Red Rock Canyon location Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; and travel to our North Location every Tuesday.
• Reliable transportation between locations.
• A genuine interest in patient care and helping the team succeed.

Why Join Dental Nook?

• Four-day workweek: Monday through Thursday, with every Friday off.
• Consistent schedule: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Locally owned practice: Work with a team that values personal relationships and community connections.
• Team-oriented environment: Work alongside people who care about their patients and each other.
• Room to grow: Build your skills and grow with an expanding practice.