Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist Job Category: Clinical Dental Job Description: General Purpose: A full time, salary exempt position responsible for the direct provision of oral hygiene and appropriate preventive services to dental patients of the center. The Registered Dental Hygienist will also be responsible for providing appropriate oral health information to individuals and groups. Job Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene Minimum three years' experience in a dental practice setting preferred Unrestricted license to practice Oral Hygiene in the State of Colorado Current CPR (BLS) certification Site with Opening: Mountain Family Health Centers Avon, CO Hiring Organization: Mountain Family Health Centers Contact Name: Alexis States Email: Practice Highlights: Mountain Family Health Centers (MFHC) are in Glenwood Springs, Avon, Basalt, Rifle, and Edwards, Colorado. Each community health center is as unique as the town in which it is located, but all share the same mission: To provide high quality, integrated primary, behavioral, and dental health care in the communities we serve, with special consideration for the medically underserved, regardless of ability to pay. The career opportunities at Mountain Family bring with them the chance to work with an amazing team of professionals and be a part of a team that helps serve a rapidly growing patient population. We are a strong and rapidly growing Community Health Center located in the beautiful Colorado Mountains, with strong schools, abundant outdoor activities, and vibrant communities. We provide integrated medical-dental-behavioral health care, with 5 clinics, 18,000 patients served annually, $17M annual operating budget, and 174 staff. We are recognized as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home by the National Committee on Quality Assurance. At Mountain Family, you get to grow as a professional and develop the skills pertinent to meeting the needs of employees and patients. You will work with an experienced leadership team with multiple state and national awards for healthcare innovation. But most important, YOUR career will be about making a difference while living in paradise. Mountain Family Health Centers Awards: NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home - Level 3 Center for Health Progress Rockin' the House Award – 2017 Center for Health Progress Emerging Leader Award – 2017 NACHC Geiger Gibson Emerging Leader Award Recipient – 2008 and 2017 Health Links Healthy Business Leader – 2017 Top Five Colorado Governor's Award for Worksite Wellness – 2016 NACHC Bronze Level Advocacy Center of Excellence – Top 10 Best Companies to Work for in Colorado – 2015 Community Highlights: Avon is a great place for both residents and visitors. Whether skiing, hiking, paddling the Eagle River or enjoying a leisurely day in town, you'll find that launching your mountain adventures from Avon is easy and convenient. With 6,500 year-round residents, plus another 3,500 part-time residents, Avon offers a small mountain town atmosphere with many amenities. The town serves as a gateway to the world-class Beaver Creek Resort and is eight miles west of world-famous Vail. Avon also offers a multitude of recreational opportunities, special events, parks, open space and trails, and a mix of local and national shops and restaurants. Other: Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 annually Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 Geographic Annual Bonus: $3,000 Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. 403B retirement plan with 3% matching after 1 year of employment, 7 Paid Holidays, 124 PTO hours within the first year, Continuing Medical Education, Paid Licensure Fees, Paid Subscription to "Up to Date", Worksite Wellness Program and much more.