Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

The role of the Dental Hygienist is to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary oral health care team with responsibility for managing dental hygiene and treatment of periodontal disease under the direction of a dentist.

Our ideal candidate for our Dental Hygienist position will have completed an accredited dental hygiene program and is currently a licensed as a dental hygienist in the state of Colorado. Licensure for dental hygienist local anesthesia in the state of Colorado. They will also have previous work experience in a medical or dental clinic.

Required Skills:

• Considerable knowledge and skill obtained through experience and/or training to be able to provide appropriate care to all clinic patients.
• Advanced knowledge of dental record keeping practices including documentation in an electronic health/dental record.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment, to recognize problems outside of this role and refer appropriately.
• Knowledge of dental and medical terminology.
• Physical capability to interact with others and perform mobility requirements of the position.
• Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax, and multi-line telephone.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.
• Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures, and priorities.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.

Site with Opening: Cortez Integrated Healthcare Servicing Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango and Pagosa Springs, CO

Hiring Organization: Axis Health System

Salary: $45.69 ($43.19 base + $2.50 locale + $45.69) - $48.28 per hour and considers preferred experience and preferred education.

Benefits: Medical (HDHP or PPO) Long Term Disability 401k offering up to 6% match Short Term Disability Health Savings Account Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Account Pet Insurance Life Insurance College Invest plans Annual Wellness Benefits Personal Days Loan Repayment Programs (9) Company Paid Holidays (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment. On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available.

Community Highlights: If you're interested in archaeology and historical landmarks in addition to hiking, biking, boating, rafting, hunting, skiing, or horseback riding – this is the place for you! Cortez is perfect for an outdoor enthusiast. Just minutes from world-class mountain biking at Phil's World, hiking at Sand Canyon, skiing in Telluride and camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area. While Dove Creek will bring you back in time when exploring the Lowry Ruins National Historical Landmark, visiting the Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum or the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. You'll also be a quick drive or bike ride to Mesa Verde National Park, one of the nation's first World Heritage sites and the largest archaeological preserve in the country. Right outside the doors of the clinic you'll find beautiful parks with walking paths and open spaces to enjoy. Cortez has an airport, approximately 10 minutes from our Cortez clinic and about 40 minutes from our Dove Creek location, which has service to Denver and Phoenix daily. To learn more about our area here: