Dental Hygienist (S0283)

Axis Health System•Dove Creek, CO

34d•$89,835 - $95,222

About The Position

Dental Hygienist - Full Time - Servicing Dove Creek, CO Position Summary: The role of the Dental Hygienist is to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary oral health care team with responsibility for managing dental hygiene and treatment of periodontal disease under the direction of a dentist. Our ideal candidate for our Dental Hygienist position will have completed an accredited dental hygiene program and is currently a licensed as a dental hygienist in the state of Colorado. Licensure for dental hygienist Local Anesthesia in the state of Colorado. They will also have previous work experience in a medical or dental clinic. Salary: $89,835-$95,222 annually and considers preferred experience and preferred education. Benefits: Medical (HDHP or PPO) • Long Term Disability 401k offering up to 6% match • Short Term Disability Health Savings Account • Dental Flexible Spending Account • Vision Dependent Care Account • Pet Insurance Life Insurance • College Invest plans Annual Wellness Benefits • Personal Days Loan Repayment Programs • (9) Company Paid Holidays (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment. On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available. Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Axis Health System locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Axis Health System may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. About our Axis Health System: We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery. Please visit our website at http://www.axishealthsystem.org , to apply for this position and for more information about our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities. Commitment to Pay Standards: We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). About Cortez/Dove Creek: If you’re interested in archaeology and historical landmarks in addition to hiking, biking, boating, rafting, hunting, skiing, or horseback riding – this is the place for you! Cortez is perfect for an outdoor enthusiast. Just minutes from world-class mountain biking at Phil’s World, hiking at Sand Canyon, skiing in Telluride and camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area. While Dove Creek will bring you back in time when exploring the Lowry Ruins National Historical Landmark, visiting the Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum or the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. You’ll also be a quick drive or bike ride to Mesa Verde National Park, one of the nation’s first World Heritage sites and the largest archaeological preserve in the country. Right outside the doors of the clinic you’ll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy. Cortez has an airport, approximately 10 minutes from our Cortez clinic and about 40 minutes from our Dove Creek location, which has service to Denver and Phoenix daily. To learn more about our area here: https://www.mesaverdecountry.com/

Requirements

Considerable knowledge and skill obtained through experience and/or training to be able to provide appropriate care to all clinic patients.
Advanced knowledge of dental record keeping practices including documentation in an electronic health/dental record.
Ability to exercise considerable judgment, to recognize problems outside of this role and refer appropriately.
Knowledge of dental and medical terminology
Physical capability to interact with others and perform mobility requirements of the position.
Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax, and multi-line telephone.
Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.
Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures, and priorities.
Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings.
Ability to read and understand written materials.
Must regard work as confidential.
Must have current driver’s license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System’ insurance agency.
Occasional travel required.
Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.
Annual Flu immunization
Annual TB screening
de-escalation training within 90 days of hire
BLS certification required at hire