Dental Hygienist - with Benefits
About The Position
Salud is seeking an enthusiastic Dental Hygienist to join their family. Hygienists work in a team-based care model, supporting patients and families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change partnerships to deliver high-quality dental care. The role involves performing most clinical procedures related to professional dental hygiene care. This position offers a unique opportunity to integrate medical and dental care, allowing hygienists to perform preventive dental services in a medical setting for up to half of their day. Additionally, there are opportunities to provide oral assessments and preventive care in local schools. The role utilizes state-of-the-art technology and offers continuous learning opportunities.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited School of Dental Hygiene
- Possession of a valid current license as a registered dental hygienist in the State of Colorado
- Maintain current CPR Certification
Nice To Haves
- Previous Dental Hygienist experience desired, but not required
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform most clinical procedures related to professional dental hygiene care.
- Work in a team-based care fashion supporting patients and their families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change partnerships.
- Provide preventive dental services in a medical setting for up to half of the day.
- Provide oral assessments and preventive care in local schools.
- Utilize state-of-the-art technology including digital X-rays, diode lasers, Cavitrons, intra-oral scanners, CBCT machines, integrated electronic medical dental records, and voice-activated perio charting.
Benefits
- Medical PPO Plan
- Low employee premiums
- $25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)
- Low deductibles and co-insurance
- Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities
- Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
- Dental PPO plan
- Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
- Vision
- Up to 21 paid vacation days per year
- 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
- Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan (Salud contributes 5% of compensation each month)
- 403b Retirement savings plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D
- Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Financial and time-off reimbursement for continuing medical education
- Student loan repayment potential - HPSA score 20
- Full benefits for employees working more than 30 hrs/week and their qualified dependents (including health care, dental care, and significantly reduced cost prescription medications)
- Up to a $2,000 annual CE benefit
- Five paid CE days (prorated based on FTE status)
- Optional diode laser use training and certification
- Full coverage of Colorado Dental Hygienist License cost (obtaining and renewing)
- Comprehensive malpractice coverage
- Payment for one professional society membership annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
