Registered Dental Hygienist - Clinic

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 in the medical clinic as a respected member of the integrated clinical team.

What We Offer

Compensation: Approximately $81,298 - $101,084 per year for a full-time position. All individual pay rates are calculated based on the candidate's experience and internal equity.

• Student loan repayment programs based on availability and acceptance

• Federal malpractice coverage (FTCA)

• Comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Options

• FSA/HSA

• Life and disability

• Accident/hospital plans

• Retirement with employer contributions

• PTO

• Team based care model

• Open communication with leadership and mission-focused engagement

• Training and growth opportunities with a supportive team invested in your success

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 providing preventive clinical and education services including oral hygiene instruction, topical fluoride and sealants
• 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
• Opportunity available to stay current with clinical hygiene practices
• 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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