Dental Hygienist Job Posting

Registered Dental Hygienist – Denver, CO

Location: Denver, Colorado

Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire

Pay: Starting at $57/hour (DOE)

Join a growing, patient-focused dental practice in Southeast Denver that values quality care, teamwork, and professional growth. Our client is a well-established healthcare organization specializing in comprehensive dental care, known for delivering compassionate, patient-first services in a modern, technology-driven environment. With a strong commitment to continuing education, both patients and staff enjoy an exceptional experience.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will support dentists in providing outstanding patient care, educate patients on oral health, and help ensure each visit is positive and efficient. This is a direct hire opportunity offering stability, professional development, and a supportive work environment.

Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Tuesday off)

Patient hours: 7:00am – 4:00pm with a 1-hour lunch

Appointments are 60 minutes, with 8 patients per day

Flexible scheduling opportunities may be available

Key Responsibilities

Review patient charts and medical history prior to treatment

Greet and engage patients, explain procedures, and answer questions

Provide clinical care including screenings, record collection, and patient education on oral health and treatment plans

Schedule recall and restorative appointments

Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using Carestack

Follow infection control protocols, ensure operatory cleanliness, and sterilize instruments

Expand clinical skills through continuing education and training

Qualifications

Current Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license

Laser Certification and Local Anesthetic Certification preferred

Experience with Carestack and SOTA Cloud preferred

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Detail-oriented with ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment

Open to new graduates

Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly pay: $57/hour and up DOE

Paid Time Off (all-inclusive vacation, sick, etc.):

Year 0–1: 48 hours

Year 1–5: 80 hours

Year 5+: 120 hours

Option to take additional unpaid time off

9 Paid Holidays per year (8 hours each)

Health Insurance through UnitedHealthcare with 3 plan options:

Eligible the start of the month after 30 days

2 plans offered at no cost to employee; optional buy-up or coverage for spouse/dependents

Vision insurance available at employee cost

Dental Benefits: coverage for employee and immediate family from day 1; annual per person max $6,750; significant internal discounts

401(k) Plan: eligible after 6 months; safe harbor match: 100% match on first 3% contributed, 50% on next 2% (equivalent to 4% total)

Paid Continuing Education (100%)

Employee Recognition Program via Bonus ($20 equivalent points each month to reward teammates)

Mental Health Assistance: up to $200 reimbursement

Practice Culture

Collaborative and supportive team environment with 4 dentists and 7 hygienists

Clinically aligned team with strong communication and mentorship