Dental Hygienist - Full or Part-time

Sunrise Community Health Center•Loveland, CO

2d•$81,451 - $93,692

About The Position

Sunrise Community Health seeks a Dental Hygienist to promote dental health and provide direct oral hygiene care and appropriate preventive services to dental patients. The role follows a quality-focused, customer-first, and compassionate approach. The position may be full-time or part-time. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available and is prorated based on FTE; the role may also qualify for HRSA, CHSC, or other state or federal loan repayment programs. Compensation starts at $81,451.23 annually for candidates with 0–12 months of relevant experience, with a salary range up to $93,691.66 depending on experience, qualifications, and position level. An annual bonus opportunity of up to $10,000 is also offered and prorated based on FTE. Full-time employees working 30 hours or more are eligible for the benefits packet. PTO accrual is six weeks in the first year, seven weeks in the second year, and eight weeks in the third year, including 12 paid federal holidays, prorated based on FTE. Sunrise Community Health, founded in 1973, provides affordable healthcare to Weld, Larimer, and surrounding counties in northern Colorado. The organization supports employee growth through training and tuition reimbursement and emphasizes work-life balance, employee feedback, and an inclusive workforce. Current immunizations are required and may vary by position; influenza vaccination is required for all staff, while COVID vaccination is highly encouraged. N95 testing is required for clinical positions, and facial hair must not interfere with respirator seal or valve function.

Requirements

Associate degree in dental hygiene from a community college or technical school.
License to practice oral hygiene in the state of Colorado.
One to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current immunizations are required; influenza vaccination is required for all staff.
N95 testing is required for clinical positions; facial hair must not interfere with respirator seal or valve function.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms according to prescribed procedures and protocols.
Welcome, soothe, and seat patients in preparation for dental hygiene treatment.
Maintain dental hygiene instruments by sharpening and sterilizing them and selecting appropriate instruments.
Select materials and equipment for visits based on evaluation of the patient’s oral health.
Assess periodontal health and provide treatment appropriate to the treatment plan.
Perform dental prophylaxis, removing deposits and stains from teeth and beneath gum margins.
Screen for oral cancer and assess gums, periodontal disease, and recession; expose and develop radiographic studies.
Apply fluoride and other agents to help prevent dental decay.
Maintain patient appearance and chewing ability by fabricating temporary restorations, cleaning and polishing removable appliances, placing, carving, and finishing amalgam restorations, and removing cement from crowns and bridges.
Assist the dentist with dental and medical emergencies.
Educate patients on oral hygiene, plaque control, postoperative care, and scheduling their next hygiene visit.
Provide oral hygiene instruction to all patients during treatment.
Refer abnormal findings to the appropriate provider.
Notify the dentist when patients do not respond appropriately to initial therapy and may need chemotherapeutic or surgical intervention.
Document services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories and charting in patient records.
Review each patient’s medical history at every appointment and record any changes, following clinic protocol.
Maintain dental supply inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.
Follow clinic radiographic protocol and produce diagnostic radiographs.

Benefits

Up to eight weeks of paid time off, including vacation, personal leave, 12 observed holidays, and sick leave; PTO accrual is based on tenure and prorated based on FTE.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Basic life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Medical flexible spending account.
Dependent care flexible spending account.
Employee assistance program.
Competitive 401(k) plan.
Loan forgiveness programs.
Referral bonus.
Tuition and training reimbursement.
Agency-wide training.
Master Class subscription.
Employee recognition programs.
Annual bonus opportunity of up to $10,000, prorated based on FTE.
Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, prorated based on FTE.