Registered Dental Hygienist

NHSC-approved site (clinicians here can apply for NHSC Loan Repayment) · dental HPSA score 24 · Federally Qualified Health Center

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit health care organization whose mission is to provide exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. We provide integrated health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health through our 20 outpatient health centers. We deliver care with our strong "Hospitality" culture. Our organization has over 800 employees and serves more than 74,300 patients annually in the Pikes Peak and East Central regions of Colorado. Our service area covers 14 counties, from the front range to the Kansas border, with locations throughout Colorado Springs, Fountain, Divide, Limon, and Strasburg. Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).

Compensation (Pay): $94,411 to $112,732/annually, based on experience.

Purpose: Provide high quality dental care that is culturally appropriate and prevention focused. Serves as a leader contributing to the smooth, efficient, operation of the department, the site and the organization.

Qualifications:

Education / Experience:

• Graduation from an approved School of Dental Hygiene.

• Possession of a current Colorado license as a registered dental hygienist.

• Certification to administer local anesthesia.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Sensitivity to low income and ethnic minority community a must.

• Working knowledge of all phases of the field of dental hygiene.

• Skill in the techniques of oral hygiene procedures and the use of equipment, instruments, and materials.

• Basic computer skills required.

• Knowledge and practice of preventative dentistry and ability to instruct patients and staff.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.

• Ability to work in a team environment required.

• Excellent coaching skills.

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Summary of Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD

• 403(b) Retirement with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Assistance

• Perks Rewards

• Employee Assistance Program

https://www.peakvista.org/resources/benefits-summary