Dental Hygienist - with Benefits
About The Position
Salud is seeking an enthusiastic Dental Hygienist to join their family. In this role, you will work in a team-based care model, supporting patients and their families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change partnerships to deliver the highest standard of dental care. You will perform most clinical procedures related to professional dental hygiene care. Salud is committed to providing a Medical Home where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists collaborate in a team-based system of care to improve the quality of life for patients who might otherwise have limited access to healthcare. They serve all individuals regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
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
- Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must
Nice To Haves
- Previous 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 that supports 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 your 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 (initial and renewal)
- Comprehensive malpractice coverage
- Payment for one professional society membership annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
