Dental Hygienist

Las Clinicas Del Norte • El Rito, NM

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Las Clinicas Del Norte (LCDN) invites licensed Dental Hygienists to apply for positions at Las Clinicas del Norte. LCDN is a federally designated Frontier Community Health Center/Medically Underserved Area, allowing providers access to state and federal loan repayment programs. LCDN's mission is to provide culturally competent care to underserved and medically indigent patients in a remote part of northern New Mexico. LCDN operates three clinic sites in Abiquiu, Ojo Caliente, and El Rito, offering school-based health services. This position is located at the El Rito Clinic in El Rito, N.M., a location near popular tourist and recreation areas.

Requirements

• Dental Hygienist License
• Licensed to practice in New Mexico
• Ability to work in/with a diverse multicultural population
• Demonstrate competence in preparing client documentation in accordance with generally accepted clinical standards

Responsibilities

• Promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis
• Providing oral cancer screening
• Radiographic studies
• Charting restorations
• Periodontal packet measurements
• Performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act
• Gathering and updating patient information

Benefits

• 403b Retirement program employer matching contribution up to 7%
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability Insurance
• Annual, Sick, Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays (10)
• CME Tuition Support and Leave
• Mal-Practice Insurance by FTCA coverage upon hiring and credentialing
• Qualify for Federal and State loan repayment programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed