Dental Hygienist- Multiple Locations

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Dental Hygienist - Evergreen Opportunity (Multiple Locations)
Denver Health Community Dental Clinics

Job Summary
Denver Health is seeking passionate and dedicated Dental Hygienists to join our team at multiple community health center locations throughout Denver. Our hygienists work under indirect supervision, delivering comprehensive oral care to a diverse patient population. The position includes preventative services, periodontal therapy, patient education, and, with proper certification, expanded duties such as local anesthesia and silver diamine fluoride application.

This posting is for an evergreen requisition, meaning we are continuously seeking qualified candidates for positions across several clinics. Applicants may be considered for current or future openings based on clinic needs and applicant preferences.

Clinic Locations & Hours
Each site is staffed with general dentists and a dedicated care team. More complex dental needs are referred to specialty providers within the Denver Health system.

• Eastside Family Health Center
  Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Federico F. Pena Southwest Family Health Center
  Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Lowry Family Health Center
  Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Montbello Family Health Center
  Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Outpatient Medical Center - Pavilion L (Adults)
  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Webb Center for Primary Care - Pavilion G (Pediatrics Only)
  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Westside Family Health Center
  Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments, oral health screenings, and diagnosis of oral conditions.
• Deliver preventative dental services including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, fluoride application, and sealants.
• Provide non-surgical periodontal therapy, including scaling and root planing.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, nutrition, systemic health, and disease prevention using trauma-informed and motivational interviewing approaches.
• Capture digital radiographs using ALARA principles and take intraoral images as needed.
• Complete documentation within 72 hours; assist with sterile processing and administrative duties.
• May float to other clinics, school-based programs, or Medical-Dental Integration programs depending on need.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene (required)

Experience

• 1-3 years of clinical dental hygiene experience (preferred)
• Recent graduates from accredited programs welcome to apply

Licensure & Certifications

• Colorado Dental Hygienist License (DORA) - Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AHA) - Required
• Local Anesthesia Permit - Required
• Silver Diamine Fluoride and Interim Therapeutic Restorations certifications (preferred or must be obtained)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in full-scope dental hygiene care and diagnosis within Colorado's practice act.
• Skilled in critical thinking and appropriate patient referral.
• Familiar with trauma-informed and LGBTQ+ affirming care.
• Competent in using motivational interviewing and effective health coaching techniques.
• Complies with continuing education and state board requirements.
• May administer nitrous oxide under direct supervision if permitted.

About Denver Health Dental
Denver Health's Dental Services emphasize comprehensive and preventative care for patients of all ages. With general dentists and specialists on staff, we are able to manage both routine and complex oral health needs across our network of clinics.

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Work Type

Salary

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.