Dental Hygienist - with Benefits

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

We are looking for an amazing, enthusiastic Dental Hygienist to join our family.

Our hygienists work in a team-based care fashion that supports patients and their families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change partnerships to provide the highest standard of dental care. They perform most clinical procedures related to professional dental hygiene care.

What we offer:

• Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels)
  • Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits
  • $25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)
  • Low deductibles and co-insurance
  • Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities
  • Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
• Dental PPO plan
  • Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
• Vision
• Up to 21 paid vacation days per year
• 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday) 
• Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan.   Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what).  Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.
• 403b Retirement savings plan.  You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial and time-off reimbursement for continuing medical education
• Student loan repayment potential - HPSA score 20

Work schedule:

• 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 
• 8 am to 4:30 pm
• 40 hrs. per week

Want to take a long vacation? No problem! Salud offers:

• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
• 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
• We care for your whole family! Employees working more than 30 hrs/week and their qualified dependents are eligible for full benefits, including health care, dental care, and significantly reduced cost prescription medications.
• Planning for retirement? Salud will contribute 5% of your base salary each month to a pension plan (must work at least 1000 hrs. within 12 months to qualify).
• Everyone likes to feel well-supported! Our support team of dedicated hygienists is there for you with reliable coaching and mentorship every step of the way.

Why Choose Salud?

• 40 hours per week - 5-day work week.  No nights or weekends!
• Tired of doing accelerated hygiene or trying to cram one more patient into an already packed schedule? We schedule based on our patients’ needs! Hygiene appointments are typically one hour, with an option for 90-minute appointments as needed.
• Save your wrists, back, and neck! Our unique Medical Dental Integration program allows you to step away from chairside hygiene treatment and instead perform preventive dental services in a medical setting for up to half of your day, each day.
• Love working with children? This role allows you to provide oral assessments and preventive care in local schools that need our help the most!
• You’ll have access to state-of-the-art technology, including digital X-rays, diode lasers, Cavitrons, intra-oral scanners, CBCT machines, integrated electronic medical dental records, and voice-activated perio charting.
• Attention all “life-long learners”!! Continuous learning opportunities that advance your skills and confidence are supported by up to a $2,000 annual CE benefit and five paid CE days (prorated based on FTE status), as well as an optional diode laser use training and certification.
• SALUD fully covers the cost of obtaining and renewing a Colorado Dental Hygienist License.
• SALUD will provide comprehensive malpractice coverage for all employed Dental Hygienists.
• SALUD will pay for one professional society membership annually of the employee’s choice.

Starting Annual Salary:

• $96,000 to $109,000  
• Relocation potential up to $5,000

Our Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Dental Hygiene

Experience:

• Previous experience desired, but not required

Licensure/Certification:

• Possession of a valid current license as a registered dental hygienist in the State of Colorado
• Maintain current CPR Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

The application window is anticipated to close by 7/31/26

Salud Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.