Dental Hygienist - with Benefits

Salud Family Health•Commerce City, CO

About The Position

Salud is seeking an enthusiastic Dental Hygienist to provide professional dental hygiene care in a team-based setting. Hygienists partner with patients and families to support self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change, and perform most clinical procedures related to dental hygiene. The role may also include providing oral assessments and preventive care in local schools and delivering preventive dental services in a medical setting through Salud’s Medical Dental Integration program. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, five days a week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no nights or weekends. Hygiene appointments are typically one hour, with 90-minute appointments available when needed. The role offers coaching and mentorship from a support team, continuing education opportunities, and access to modern dental technology.

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 is desired but not required.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical procedures related to professional dental hygiene care.
Partner with patients and families to support self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change.
Provide preventive dental services in a medical setting through the Medical Dental Integration program.
Provide oral assessments and preventive care in local schools.

Benefits

Medical PPO plan with low employee premiums, low deductibles and coinsurance, in-network primary care and specialist copays, free provider visits and services at Salud facilities, and preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies.
Dental PPO plan and employee discounts at Salud dental facilities.
Vision coverage.
Up to 21 paid vacation days per year.
10 paid holidays per year, including two floating holidays and a paid birthday.
Up to 8 paid accrued sick days per year.
Defined contribution pension plan funded by Salud at 5% of compensation each month, subject to eligibility after at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period.
403(b) retirement savings plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Accident and critical illness insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Financial and time-off reimbursement for continuing medical education.
Potential student loan repayment through HPSA score 20.
Coaching and mentorship from a dedicated hygienist support team.
Up to $2,000 annual continuing education benefit and five paid continuing education days, prorated based on FTE status.
Optional diode laser use training and certification.
Salud covers the cost of obtaining and renewing a Colorado Dental Hygienist License.
Comprehensive malpractice coverage for employed Dental Hygienists.
Payment for one professional society membership annually.
Potential relocation assistance up to $5,000.
Full benefits, including healthcare, dental care, and reduced-cost prescription medications, for employees working more than 30 hours per week and their qualified dependents.