Our mission is to enhance the health of our community and to achieve this we provide health services that address unmet needs and opportunities.  We demonstrate dignity and respect for all people and focus on our employees, clients and community.  Join our organization and help us accomplish our goals and make a meaningful impact in our community!

Are you committed to providing efficient, quality dental care and teaching the value of oral health?  Would you like some flexibility with your schedule and not be driven by insurance or quotas? The Health District Family Dental Clinic is seeking a caring, friendly, and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our busy public health clinic.  Join a team with a model that truly treats the patient and provides high-quality care to underserved populations, because everyone deserves a healthy smile!   

Hiring Range and Status

•  42 - $48.30 per hour DOQ

•  Position range is 20 - 40 hours per week (30+ hours per week is full benefits)

•  Indicate in your cover letter the number of hours you are interested in working between 20 - 40.

For full qualifications and responsibilities, please review the job description at www.healthdistrict.org/careers. 

Education and Experience

•  Graduation from an accredited program in dental hygiene

•  Active Colorado Dental Hygiene license in good standing

•  Experience with prophylaxis, debridement, scaling and root planing, and local anesthesia. 

•  Experience in hygiene in a public health clinic and/or large volume uninsured patient panel is desired; however, training is provided.

•  Bilingual (English/Spanish) is desired; however, not required. Support and translating tools are provided. 

•  Experience with an electronic dental record system, i.e., Dentrix is desired; however, training is provided.

Key Responsibilities

•  Works in partnership to support a team of dedicated dentists in providing the highest standard of dental care to our patients.

•  Provides care to residents of northern Larimer County who are unable to afford the full cost of care.

•  Performs periodontal cleanings, prophylaxis, community screenings, and patient education.

Why work for us

•  We value a work-life balance

•  Our employees are supported and encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge through continuing education

•  We schedule based on our patient’s needs, not productivity

•  Opportunity to be active in the community through outreach events

•  Support from the hygiene team

•  We offer competitive salary with additional 3% compensation for bilingual proficiency 

•  Medical/Dental benefits: employee covered at 100%; dependents covered at 75% 

•  Low-cost vision plan available

•  Retirement plan 401(a): employee contribution (3%); employer contribution (5%)

•  An optional 457(b) retirement plan is available

•  Generous flexible paid time off.  Earn 14 days of PTO in the 1st year and 12 paid holidays

•  Intermediate paid leave benefits to eligible employees in lieu of the State of Colorado FAMLI plan

•  Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that provide confidential and free support to our staff

o  Access to legal and financial counseling

o  Up to six counseling sessions per issue for mental health concerns

o  Variety of additional resources

•  Federal Student Loan Forgiveness is available for qualifying borrowers

•  We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our organization, so we consider a combination of experiences to meet minimum qualifications. Experience may include related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/living experience

•  We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure that all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion (creed), political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and include relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/ living experience. Please include a cover letter that details how your experiences and qualifications align with this position.  Indicate in your cover letter the number of hours you are interested in working between 20 – 40 (30+ hours per week is full benefits).

Submit a resume and cover letter to Attn: Search Coordinator 

•  Email: searchcoordinator@healthdistrict.org

•  Fax: 970-221-7165

•  Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Position will remain open until filled.

Infection Prevention

Must comply with infection control policies for this position. Requirements include providing documentation of MMR, Varicella, Tdap and Hep B (Hep B is optional but strongly recommended) immunizations and compliance with tuberculosis training, screening, and testing on hire.