Dental Hygienist - Thornton, Colorado

VISITING ANCILLARY SERVICES, INC.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Disability (CO FAMLI)

Sick Time

Job summary

Visiting Ancillary Services is seeking a Dental Hygienist for a part-time role at our Thornton, Colorado clinic. The position involves assisting with exams, sterilization, screenings, and patient education while maintaining charts and HIPAA compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Colorado Dental Hygienist License and has proven experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with health and safety regulations. Salary is $50–$55 per hour, with short-term disability and sick time benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Dental Hygienist License.
• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations (HIPAA).
• Outstanding communication skills.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Colorado Dental Hygienist License

Job description

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.

This is a part-time position for 2days/month working in our Thornton, Colorado clinic.

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.

Job Type: Full-time.

Salary: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour.

Summary Of Benefits

• Short-Term Disability(through CO FAMLI,
• Sick Time

Physical Demands

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