Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistLas Clinicas Del Norte (LCDN) invites licensed Dental Hygienist to apply for position(s) at Las Clinicas del Norte.LCDN is a qualified federally designated Frontier Community Health Center/Medically Underserved Area allowing providers to access both state and federal loan repayment programs. LCDN's mission is to provide culturally competent care to the underserved and medically indigent patients in a remote part of northern New Mexico. LCDN operates three clinic sites in Abiquiu, Ojo Caliente, and El Rito, all strategically located to provide maximum access to the area's rural residents as well as school-based health services. The position is located at the El Rito Clinic in El Rito, N.M.El Rito is 60 miles from Santa Fe, NM; 55 miles West of Taos, NM and 120 miles South of Pagosa Springs, CO all well-known tourist destinations and excellent recreation and ski areas.Daily Responsibilities:Promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening, radiographic studies; charting restorations, periodontal packet measurements; performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act; gathering and updating patient informationQualifications:Dental Hygienist LicenseLicensed to practice in New MexicoAbility to work in/with a diverse multicultural populationDemonstrate competence in preparing client documentation in accordance with generally accepted clinical standardsBenefits:403b Retirement program employer matching contribution up to 7%Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability InsuranceAnnual, Sick, Personal LeavePaid Holidays (10)CME Tuition Support and LeaveMal-Practice Insurance by FTCA coverage upon hiring and credentialingQualify for Federal and State loan repayment programsFour (10) hour workdaysFor additional information contact: Erlinda Baca, HR DirectorPhone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, Ext 6267Las Clinicas del Norte is an Equal Opportunity EmployerSchedule:10-hour shift Las Clinicas Del Norte