Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare, we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we offer comprehensive services—including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach, across our 13 clinics in the Denver Metro area.

With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives, including your own - STRIDE is the place for you.

General Purpose: In order to ensure quality dental services, the Dental Hygienist assists the Dentist in providing dental care to patients.

Essential Duties/Position Responsibilities:

• Provides dental care to patients.
• Assesses patients' general dental condition and care needs.
• Conducts oral cancer screening exams and x-rays.
• Offers practical suggestions to patients to ensure proper oral hygiene.
• Performs routine oral hygiene maintenance procedures and applications for damage prevention.
• Works with dental staff to sterilize dental instruments and equipment.
• Collaborates with dental staff to evaluate patient medical chart information as it relates to dental.
• Documents updated patient data on EMR system related to dental procedures.
• Enters patient health data into the electronic medical records system (EMR) database.

Non-Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Attends all staff meetings and all other meetings as assigned.
• Participates in continuing education courses for most current dental industry information.

STRIDE Values:

• Community: All are welcome at STRIDE - our patients are the center of our work.
• Trust: Our patients feel safe, empowered, and supported.
• Value: We respond to patients' needs by providing effective, affordable care.
• Compassion: We treat patients with kindness, empathy, and dignity.

Education and Experience:

• Required: Certification or eligible for certification as a dental hygienist from an accredited dental school program.
• Associates degree preferred .
• Previous experience working as a dental hygienist in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Required: Active BLS/CPR certification.

Skills & Expertise

• Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers and/or external contacts.
• Ability to work independently and organize work in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to work from procedure manuals.
• Ability to demonstrate the capability to effectively and sensitively respond to the needs and concerns of the full range of STRIDE’s diverse patient population.
• Customer service skills, including the ability to diffuse upset patients.
• Skill in using a variety of computer software including but not limited to the internet and MS Office Products.
• Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of patients, employees and business information.

Tools you’ll use

General dental instruments and equipment, x-ray technology, computer, printer, multi-line telephone systems, fax machine, copy machine, and all Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel and the internet.

Working Environment and Physical Activities:

Office environment within a clinical setting. Enters data into computer programs via use of EMR database system, mouse and keyboard. Moves about the office environment and occasionally to other locations. Moves/transports objects up to 25lbs occasionally. Communicates information to others. Discerns/analyzes information from others to assist in decision making.

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we value a strong and collaborative work environment. To ensure a successful integration into our team, we implement a 90-day probationary period for all new employees. This timeframe is designed to evaluate performance and assess cultural alignment within our organization. It offers both the employee and the employer the opportunity to determine if the role is a mutual fit, promoting long-term success and satisfaction in your career with us. Join our dedicated team and contribute to our mission of providing quality health care to our community!

Work Schedule

Full-Time, either 5-day, 8-hour shifts, or 4-day, 10-hour shifts.

We offer a competitive salary range of $85,800 - $120,200 depending on your experience.

This range reflects STRIDE’s good faith estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. The final salary for the selected candidate will be determined based on several factors, including experience, education, budget, internal equity, specialty, and training.

Why STRIDE?

Join us for a fulfilling career with a comprehensive full-time benefits package that promotes professional growth, well-being, and financial security, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options
• 401(k) with matching
• Work-life balance
• NHSC Loan Repayment
• Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• No nights, weekends, or major holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, more

STRIDE conducts background checks, including criminal history, education, license and certification.

STRIDE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

STRIDE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.

Health and Safety Commitment:

To ensure the safety of our patients, staff, and communities, all new hires at STRIDE must receive an annual flu shot or provide an exemption, as well as undergo tuberculosis screening and testing.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.