Dental Hygienist

Health District; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Medical benefits

PTO & holidays

401(a) plan

457(b) plan

Bilingual pay bonus

Training provided

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Health District in Fort Collins, CO, is seeking a caring Dental Hygienist to join our busy public health clinic. You will work with a team of dentists to provide high-quality dental care to underserved residents of northern Larimer County while supporting preventive services and education.

We offer a competitive hourly wage of $50-$65, full-time options, flexible scheduling, bilingual bonus for English/Spanish, comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage, retirement plans,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Experience with prophylaxis, debridement, scaling and root planing, and local anesthesia.
• Experience in hygiene in a public health clinic and/or large volume uninsured patient panel is desired; however, training is provided.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is desired; however, not required. Support and translation tools are provided.
• Experience with an electronic dental record system, i.e., Dentrix, is desired; however, training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Works in partnership to support a team of dedicated dentists in providing the highest standard of dental care to our patients.
• Provides care to residents of northern Larimer County who are unable to afford the full cost of care.
• Performs periodontal cleanings, prophylaxis, community screenings, and patient education.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Salary: $50 - $65 per hour ($104,000 - $135,200) DOQ

Timeline: Position will remain open until filled.

Our mission is to enhance the health of our community and to achieve this we provide health services that address unmet needs and opportunities. We demonstrate dignity and respect for all people and focus on our employees, clients and community. Join our organization and help us accomplish our goals and make a meaningful impact in our community!

Are you committed to providing efficient, quality dental care and teaching the value of oral health? Would you like some flexibility with your schedule and not be driven by insurance or quotas? The Health District Family Dental Clinic is seeking a caring, friendly, and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our busy public health clinic. Join a team with a model that truly treats the patient and provides high-quality care to underserved populations, because everyone deserves a healthy smile!

Hiring Range and Status

• $50.00 - $65.00 per hour ($104,000 - $135,200 Full-time, 40 hours per week) DOQ
• Position range is 20 - 40 hours per week (30+ hours per week is full benefits)
• In your cover letter, please indicate the number of hours you are available to work per week, ranging from 20-40 hours.
• Graduation from an accredited program in dental hygiene
• Experience with prophylaxis, debridement, scaling and root planing, and local anesthesia.
• Experience in hygiene in a public health clinic and/or large volume uninsured patient panel is desired; however, training is provided.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is desired; however, not required. Support and translation tools are provided.
• Experience with an electronic dental record system, i.e., Dentrix, is desired; however, training is provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Works in partnership to support a team of dedicated dentists in providing the highest standard of dental care to our patients.
• Provides care to residents of northern Larimer County who are unable to afford the full cost of care.
• Performs periodontal cleanings, prophylaxis, community screenings, and patient education.

Why work for us

• We value a work-life balance
• Our employees are supported and encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge through continuing education
• We schedule based on our patient’s needs, not productivity
• Opportunity to be active in the community through outreach events
• Support from the hygiene team
• We offer competitive salary with additional 3% compensation for bilingual proficiency
• Medical/Dental benefits: employee covered at 100%; dependents covered at 75%
• Retirement plan 401(a): employee contribution (3%); employer contribution (5%)
• An optional 457(b) retirement plan is available
• Generous flexible paid time off. Earn 20 days of PTO in the 1 st year and 13 paid holidays; 40 hours of sick leave is provided (employees hired after June 30 of a calendar year will receive 20 hours of sick leave for that year). PTO is prorated per FTE.
• Intermediate paid leave benefits to eligible employees in lieu of the State of Colorado FAMLI plan
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that provide confidential and free support to our staff
• Access to legal and financial counseling
• Up to six counseling sessions per issue for mental health concerns
• Variety of additional resources
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness is available for qualifying borrowers
• We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our organization, so we consider a combination of experiences to meet minimum qualifications. Experience may include related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/living experience
• We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure that all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion (creed), political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws

Position will remain open until filled.

Infection Prevention

Must comply with infection control policies for this position. Requirements include providing documentation of MMR, Varicella, Tdap and Hep B (Hep B is optional but strongly recommended) immunizations and compliance with tuberculosis training, screening, and testing on hire.