Registered Dental Hygienist

Work With Us

Clinica Family Health is a community health center with a vision that every low income or underserved individual in the communities we serve will have access to high quality medical, dental and behavioral healthcare. As a Dental Hygienist at Clinica, you are a highly valued and respected team member working at the top of your scope to impact the lives of the people in our communities.

You are a skilled dental hygienist whose everyday contributions will serve our patients and mission. You will provide excellent care both in the traditional dental setting and also in the medical clinic as a respected member of the integrated clinical team.

What We Offer

Compensation: Approximately $81,298 - $95,254 per year for a full-time position. All individual pay rates are calculated based on the candidate's experience and internal equity.

Professional Benefits:

Clinica is an approved participant of the Colorado Health Service Corps and National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Programs. If program eligibility requirements are met, providers may be awarded up to $90,000 for helping our communities.
Dedicated time off and up to $3,000 reimbursement for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
FTCA Malpractice Insurance
One Professional Membership
All fees associated with your license, DEA, board certification, etc. are covered by Clinica

Healthcare and Other Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Employee & Family Support Programs
FSA/HSA options
Retirement Plan
Accident/Hospital Indemnity
4 weeks of Paid Time Off and 9 paid holidays
Volunteer Hours

How we will help you grow:

Opportunities to work at the top of your scope and gain new evidence-based clinical skills
Ability to provide non-traditional hygiene services
Supervision by a Dental Hygiene Team Manager, a clinical peer who is familiar with your role
Team-based care allowing for both collaboration and clinical autonomy within the standards of care
Opportunities for increased cultural awareness and appreciation- understanding how cultural nuances impact the way we provide dental care and being able to use that knowledge respect and honor the preferences and beliefs of your patients
Opportunities to collaborate with medical professionals on patient care
Your Essential Responsibilities
You will provide high quality dental care that is culturally appropriate and prevention focused
You will be responsible for evaluating patients for caries risk, periodontal pathology and for providing prophylactic and non-surgical periodontal treatment
You will be providing preventive clinical and education services including oral hygiene instruction, topical fluoride and sealants
When working on the medical clinic you will be the champion of dental prevention and education in an integrated medical setting and will coordinate with both medical and dental team members
You will be a leader, actively striving to improve patient and staff experience
Position Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of Dental Hygiene
Possession of a current Colorado license as a registered dental hygienist
Permit to administer local anesthetic
Basic computer skills required
Sensitivity to low income and ethnic minority communities
Additional Information

Clinica 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.

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