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Dental Hygienist ($83,782- $107,254 annual salary) or ($40.28- $51.56 per hour with Flexible Schedule)

Dental Hygienist (Full Time or Part Time)

To be considered for this position please complete the online application and upload your resume.

Position Summary
The Dental Hygienist will provide dental hygiene treatment and preventative instruction in accordance with their administrative and clinical duties. They will be expected to communicate effectively to provide an exceptional experience for our patients.

Productivity and Expectations:
The Dental Hygienist is an essential component to the success of High Plains Community Health Center (HPCHC). This position is expected to prioritize time and responsibilities in the following manner:

85%: Dental Treatments and Prevention

  • Validate operatories are ready before the procedure begins to include instruments, materials, and equipment.
  • Collect and record patient medical and dental health histories, medications, allergies, and patient vital signs.
  • Obtain baseline oral hygiene assessment data based on accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care.
  • Records patient-hygiene transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
  • Evaluate patients for caries risk and periodontal pathology.
  • Provides clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, coronal polishing, scaling and root planning, periodontal maintenance, sealant application, flossing, and fluoride application consistent professional practices and standards and in compliance with applicable state law and clinic’s clinical protocols.
  • Exposure of dental radiographs when a Dental Assistant is not available.
  • Provide oral health education for preventative dentistry, which includes proper brushing and flossing techniques; proper nutrition; the purpose of sealants; and the purpose of topical fluoride.
  • Clean removable appliances and prostheses.
  • Provide the patient with pre and post-op instructions for periodontal procedures.
  • Provide home care instructions for removable prosthodontics.
  • Integration of appropriate patient dental hygiene care with other health care professionals involved in the patient’s health care management.
  • Present and educate the patient on the proposed treatment plan.
  • Assist in training new dental assistants and dental hygienists.
  • Assist with medical and dental emergencies according to OSHA and office protocols.
  • Follow and maintain infection control protocols.
  • Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with state regulations and law as well as dental department protocol and directives.

15%: Documentation

  • Consent for treatment is discussed and signed.
  • Complete patient chart notes and charges.
  • Complete referrals and send x-rays as directed by the dentist.
  • Enter actions for every patient based on recall and follow-up needs.
  • Organizes and performs preventative oral health presentations and screenings at on-site and off-site locations.
  • Receive and place necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business, and patient care of the dental department.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited school of Dental Hygiene is required.
  • Current Colorado License as a Registered Dental Hygienist is required.
  • Certification and permit to administer local anesthesia.
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) or within 90 days of hire required.
  • Radiation safety certification or successful completion of a radiation safety course is required.

General Requirements

  • Demonstrates commitment to the organizational mission, vision, and values.
  • Maintains knowledge of federal and state regulations related to FQHC’s and relative practice area.
  • Exhibits the ability to make sound decisions for delivery of care/services.
  • Demonstrates effective relationships with clinic staff, patients, public, outside vendors/agencies, and providers.
  • Communicates effectively; demonstrates ability to speak, read, and write professionally, as well as compile, analyze and present information in English.
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
  • Exercises professional judgment, courtesy, and professionalism in daily interactions with others.
  • Works both independently and as part of a team.
  • Displays time management and organizational skills to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Performs other duties as required.

There will be opportunities for other duties as this position may evolve and policies and training may change. Reasonable accommodation will be reviewed, and modifications may be made according to ADA guidelines. This position utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques, and appropriate equipment to minimize fall risk to patients and/or injury to self.

Dental Hygienist Benefits

  • Student loan repayment through HRSA.
  • CME covered time and expenses that renews annually.
  • License and required HPCHC certifications covered.
  • Work / Life Balance and so much more.

Additional Full Time Benefits

  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with four affordable Cigna Health Plans.
  • Basic Group Life / AD&D Insurance provided by employer.
  • Voluntary life insurance and short term disability options.
  • Supplemental insurance offered at group rates through AFLAC.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – 23.5 days per year (increases with employment tenure).
  • Holidays – 12 paid holidays.
  • FAMLI – Paid family and medical leave benefits.
  • 401K Plan – Match and Profit Sharing Options after 1 year of employment.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Limited Purpose FSA (Available to HSA Members).
  • Dependent Care FSA.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA).

Deadline for applying: This posting will remain open and accepting applications until the position is filled.

Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Salary: $83,782.00 to $107,254.00 per year

Contact Information
Human Resources
201 Kendall Drive
Lamar, Co 81052
Email: people@highplainschc.net

If you are interested in a position please complete our online application below.

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Education

Please include all educational information on your attached resume.

Employment Information

Please include your last three employers or other relevant employment information on your attached resume.

References

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In making application for employment:
* I certify that the information in this application is true and complete for all practical purposes. It may be verified by the facility or any affiliate. Should a position be offered and later it is found that the information is significantly untrue, incomplete, or misrepresented, I understand and agree that the facility or its affiliates are relieved of all commitments, financial or otherwise pertinent to employment,and that I am subject to immediate discharge without recourse.

*I understand that an investigative report may be made by a consumer reporting agency to include information as to my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living, whichever may be applicable. If such an investigative report is made, I understand that I will receive notice that such a report has been requested, and that I will have the right to make a written request for a complete and accurate disclosure of additional information concerning the nature and scope of the investigation.

* I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT ANY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK WHICH I MAY RECEIVE WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, BUT WILL BE MERELY A GRATUITOUS STATEMENT OF FACILITY POLICIES.

* I understand that the facility reserves the right to require its employees to submit to blood tests or urinalyses for alcohol or drug screens, or to allow inspection of bags (including purses or briefcases) or parcels brought into or taken out of the facility. I understand that refusal to submit to a urinalysis or blood test, when requested to do so, may result in termination of my employment.

*Compliance with this facility’s Substance Abuse Policy is a condition of employment. This health center requires that every newly hired employee be free of alcohol or drug abuse. Each offer of employment is contingent upon successfully completing a urinalysis test/screen for alcohol and drugs in accordance with facility policy.Continued employment is also contingent upon compliance with the health center’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy.

*I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IF I AM OFFERED EMPLOYMENT BY THE FACILITY, MY EMPLOYMENT WILL BE FOR NO DEFINITE TERM AND THAT EITHER I, OR THE FACILITY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, AND WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS STATUS CAN ONLY BE ALTERED BY A WRITTEN CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT WHICH IS SPECIFIC AS TO ALL MATERIAL TERMS AND IS SIGNED BY ME AND THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FACILITY.

Release:
I hereby authorize any prior employers to provide such information concerning my employment with them as may be requested, and also authorize the Registrar/Placement Office of all educational institutions attended to release an official copy of my transcript and, if available, faculty appraisals. I also authorize any appropriate licensing board to release full information concerning my licensure status and my licensure history. I agree that I will settle any and all claims, disputes or controversies arising out of or relating to my application for employment, employment or termination of employment with the employer exclusively by final and binding arbitration and before a neutral Arbitrator and in accordance with the rules and procedures for employment disputes adopted by the employer. Such claims shall include those that could be brought in a court of law under any applicable federal, state or local statutory or common law, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, including the amendments of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, state civil rights acts, the law of contract and the law of tort.