Are you committed to providing efficient, quality dental care and teachingthe value of oral health? Would you like some flexibility with yourschedule and not be driven by insurance or quotas? The Health DistrictFamily Dental Clinic is seeking a caring, friendly, and compassionateDental Hygienist to join our busy public health clinic. Join a team with amodel that truly treats the patient and provides high-quality care tounderserved populations, because everyone deserves a healthy smile!
Hiring Range and Status$40 - $43 per hourPosition range is 20 - 40 hours per week (30+ hours per week is fullbenefits)Indicate in your cover letter the number of hours you are interested inworking between 20 - 40.
For full qualifications and responsibilities, please review the jobdescription at www.healthdistrict.org/jobs.
Education and ExperienceGraduation from an accredited program in dental hygieneActive Colorado Dental Hygiene license in good standingExperience with prophylaxis, debridement, scaling and rootplaning, and local anesthesia.Experience in hygiene in a public health clinic and/or large volumeuninsured patient panel is desired; however, training is provided.Bilingual (English/Spanish) is desired; however, not required.Support and translating tools are provided.Experience with an electronic dental record system, i.e., Dentrix isdesired; however, training is provided.
Key ResponsibilitiesWorks in partnership to support a team of dedicated dentists inproviding the highest standard of dental care to our patients.Provides care to residents of northern Larimer County who are unable toafford the full cost of care.Performs periodontal cleanings, prophylaxis, community screenings,and patient education.
Why work for us
Our mission is to enhance the health of our community. To achieve this, weprovide health services and education that addresses the unmet needs andopportunities in our community. We demonstrate dignity and respect for allpeople and focus on our employees, our clients, and our community.Our employees are supported and encouraged to develop their skills andknowledge through continuing education.We schedule based on our patient's needs, not productivity.Opportunity to be active in the community through outreach events.Support from the hygiene team.Student Loan Forgiveness is available for qualifying borrowers.
We are committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunitiesto all individuals. The Health District does not discriminate in employmentopportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, ethnic or nationalorigin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, geneticinformation, veteran status, gender, marital status, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, religion (creed),political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by applicablefederal, state or local laws in employment, or in the admission or accessto, treatment or participation in, or receipt of the services and benefitsunder any of its programs, services and activities.
We provide comprehensive benefits, including (100% or proratedportion) of the cost of medical, dental, low-cost vision, 401(a)and optional 457(b) retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, generousflexible paid time off, and employee wellness and recognition activities.
How to Apply
Provide a cover letter that details your professional experiences and how yourqualifications align with this position. Indicate in your cover letter thenumber of hours you are interested in working between 20 - 40 (30+ hoursper week is full benefits).Submit your cover letter and resume, Attention: Search Coordinator,o Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 BristleconeDrive, Fort Collins, CO 80524o Fax: 970-221-7165o Email to [email protected] will remain open until filled.
Join our organization and help us accomplish our goals and make a meaningfulimpact in our community!