Dental Hygienist - Colorado Springs Location

Visiting Ancillary Services; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 82,656 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid travel time

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Visiting Ancillary Services is seeking a full‑time Dental Hygienist to work on-site across facilities in Colorado. You will perform screenings, assess oral health, and provide preventive care, while maintaining meticulous patient records.

The role requires a valid Colorado Dental Hygienist license, robust HIPAA knowledge, and the ability to travel to facilities daily. Strong communication skills are essential; compensation ranges from $60 to $65 per hour with a sign‑on bonus for new hires.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Colorado Dental Hygienist license.
• Proven experience as a Dental Hygienist.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations (HIPAA).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to facilities daily.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents are comfortable before examination.
• Sterilize dental instruments properly.
• Perform initial mouth screenings and review oral health history.
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, cavities, or periodontitis.
• Clean and protect residents' teeth; remove plaque; apply fluoride.
• Educate residents on proper teeth care; demonstrate brushing techniques.
• Provide post‑procedure instructions to residents.
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments.
• Maintain documentation and charts for each resident.

Skills

Dental hygiene

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Travel to facilities

Education

Colorado Dental Hygienist License

Job description

Overview

Visiting Ancillary Services was founded in April 2010, as a 501(c)3 Non‑Profit Charity. We provide full‑service programs to over 130+ facilities. We deliver the finest outreach programs to residents, and we believe each resident should leave us with a smile and a happy demeanor.

A $1000 sign‑on bonus is being offered.

Responsibilities

• Ensures residents feel as comfortable as possible before their examination.
• Sterilizes dental instruments properly.
• Conducts initial mouth screenings and checks oral health history.
• Identifies conditions like gingivitis, cavities, or periodontitis.
• Cleans and helps protect residents' teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride).
• Educates residents of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques).
• Give instructions to residents after operations or other dental procedures.
• Assists dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer).
• Maintains documentation and charts on each resident.

Requirements

• Valid Colorado Dental Hygienist License.
• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist.
• In‑depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA).
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Travels to facilities daily.

Job Type: Full-time.

Salary: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short‑Term Disability(through CO FAMLI, Long‑term Disability, Life Insurance.
• Vacation Time.
• Sick Time.
• Professional development assistance.
• Paid-Drive Time.
• Mileage Reimbursement.

Physical Demands

• Long Periods of standing, moving or sitting.
• Frequent Bending.