School-Based Dental Hygienist

Work With UsClinica Family Health is a community health center with a vision that every low income or underserved individual in the communities we serve will have access to high quality medical, dental and behavioral healthcare. As a Dental Hygienist at Clinica, you are a highly valued and respected team member working at the top of your scope to impact the lives of the people in our communities.You are a skilled dental hygienist whose everyday contributions will serve our patients and mission. You will provide excellent care both in traditional and non-traditional dental settings. Clinica Family Health's partnership with the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) provides our school-based dental hygiene team with the unique opportunity of becoming a respected team member integrated within our medical clinics and our surrounding community.What We OfferCompensation: Approximately $81,298 - $95,254 annually. All individual pay rates are calculated based on the candidate's experience and internal equity.Professional Benefits:Dedicated time off and up to $3,000 reimbursement for Continuing Medical Education (CME)FTCA Malpractice InsuranceOne Professional MembershipAll fees associated with your license, DEA, board certification, etc. are covered by ClinicaHealthcare and Other Benefits:Medical, dental, vision insuranceEmployee & Family Support ProgramsFSA/HSA optionsRetirement PlanAccident/Hospital Indemnity4 weeks of Paid Time Off and 9 paid holidaysVolunteer HoursHow we will help you growOpportunities to work at the top of your scope and gain new evidence-based clinical skillsAbility to provide non-traditional hygiene servicesSupervision by a Dental Hygiene Team Manager, a clinical peer who is familiar with your roleTeam-based care allowing for both collaboration and clinical autonomy within the standards of careOpportunities for increased cultural awareness and appreciation- understanding how cultural nuances impact the way we provide dental care and being able to use that knowledge to respect and honor the preferences and beliefs of your patientsOpportunities to collaborate with medical professionals on patient careYour Essential ResponsibilitiesYou will have the opportunity to work eight-hour days Monday through FridayYou will provide high quality dental care that is culturally appropriate, and prevention focusedYou will provide preventive clinical and education services including oral hygiene instruction, topical fluoride and sealants at all BVSD locationsWhen not completing shifts at a BVSD location you will provide all-age patient care at Clinica Family Health's Dental or Medical clinics during but not limited to, school breaks, holidays, and in-services daysYou will be responsible for evaluating patients for caries risk, periodontal pathology and for providing prophylactic and non-surgical periodontal treatment.When working at the medical clinic you will be the champion of dental prevention and education in an integrated medical setting and will coordinate with both medical and dental team members.You will be a leader, actively striving to improve patient and staff experiencePosition QualificationsGraduation from an accredited school of Dental HygienePossession of a current Colorado license as a registered dental hygienistPermit to administer local anestheticsBasic computer skills requiredSensitivity to low income and ethnic minority communitiesAdditional InformationClinica Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.CFHRDH

Created: 2025-01-03