Dental Hygiene Assistant

Workstream; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid holidays

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis­

401K plan with up to 4% matching

Relaxed, friendly, and fun culture

Opportunity to grow with a rapidly?g]?

Competitive pay

Job summary

Apex Dental Partners is seeking a motivated full-time Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our long-tenured staff in Fort Collins, CO. You will support hygiene patients, educate them on procedures, and help maintain sterilization and lab supplies while taking dental x-rays.

We value a positive, outgoing personality, strong communication, and excellent patient care. Experience is helpful, but a willingness to learn and grow with a rapidly expanding practice is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have all current certifications.
• 2 years dental assisting experience preferred.
• Positive and outgoing personality.
• Excellent patient care skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the clinical treatment of hygiene patients
• Educating patients on dental procedures
• Managing sterilization and supplies
• Organizing and maintaining lab equipment
• Taking dental x-rays

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Patient care

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Current certifications

Education

Dental assistant certification

Job description

Apex is seeking to add a motivated full-time Dental Hygiene Assistant to our long-tenured staff. As a Dental Hygiene Assistant at an Apex-supported practice, you will be responsible for ensuring that every patient has an Outstanding Patient Experience. You will work as part of a close-knit ‘work family’ and earn the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities in a dynamic, high growth healthcare services environment. You will have the opportunity to see the impact of your work as you delight your teammates by clearing roadblocks so that they can provide outstanding patient care. We believe strongly in continuous improvement, and you will be an active participant in identifying opportunities to improve.

While experience is a plus, we’re looking for candidates with a willingness to learn. We’re seeking candidates who are looking for a career, not just a job. We offer an excellent opportunity to grow with a wonderful team.

Core responsibilities include:

• Supporting the clinical treatment of hygiene patients
• Educating patients on dental procedures
• Managing sterilization and supplies
• Organizing and maintaining lab equipment
• Taking dental x-rays

Benefits:

• PTO and paid holidays
• Relaxed, friendly, and fun culture filled with smart colleagues across the entire organization
• Opportunity to play a role in the success of a rapidly growing company
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K plan with up to 4% matching

Requirements:

• Positive and outgoing personality
• Exceptional communication skills
• Excellent patient care skills
• Reliable and Trustworthy
• Willingness to learn
• Must have all current certifications
• 2 years dental assisting experience preferred

At Apex Dental Partners, we're committed to providing patients with the best dental experience possible. We focus on supporting our doctors’ efforts to build long-term patient relationships by recruiting the best and brightest candidates to join our team. We actively focus on building a patient-centric culture that values teamwork and integrity above all else. Our friendly, collaborative work environment is something we take great pride in, as is the long tenure of our team members.