University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: College of Nursing
Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Position #: 00854000 – Requisition #: 41453
Job Summary:
Nature of Work:
The CU College of Nursing is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefits-eligible Dental Hygienist within its Federally Qualified Health Center, Sheridan Health Services, located in southwest Denver, CO (zip code: 80236).
This Dental Hygienist will provide quality oral health care to patients at the primary location and community settings. Sheridan Health Services (SHS) seeks a compassionate, skilled, and collaborative Registered Dental Hygienist to provide comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral healthcare services for pediatric and adult patients. This position plays a vital role within an integrated healthcare environment that supports Behavioral Oral Health Integration (BOHI), Medical Dental Integration (MDI), Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) models of care. This position serves as a clinical provider, educator, patient advocate, and collaborative member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in patient care, documentation, quality improvement, community outreach, regulatory compliance, and student mentorship while supporting the mission, vision, and strategic goals of SHS and the University.
Clinic Description
Sheridan Health Services is a multi-site, nurse-managed federally qualified community health center, funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Primary Healthcare, and is a collaborative effort between the College of Nursing and the Sheridan School District. There are now two convenient locations to serve community health needs primarily for residents of Arapahoe, Denver, and Jefferson counties. Sheridan Health Services is located in southwest Denver on the Fort Logan campus and provides services to adults and children, 65% of whom identify as Latinx, and 42% of whom are best served in another language, with Spanish being the predominant second language. Services offered include primary care across the lifespan; prenatal and postpartum care, gynecology, dentistry, pharmacy, health, and outpatient substance abuse treatment.
https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/patient-care/sheridan-health-services
Supervision Received
Work is performed under the general direction and authority of the Sheridan Health Services Dental Director.
Examples of Duties Performed:
Work Location:
On-site - Sheridan Health Services, 3525 W. Oxford Avenue, Unit G1, Denver, CO 80236. This position provides care at the primary location and in community settings, with travel to community outreach locations as required.
Why Join Us:
CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals – the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children's Hospital Colorado where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students, and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
Questions should be directed to: College of Nursing Human Resources at [contact details available in the full listing] or [contact details available in the full listing]
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received within two (2) weeks of the posting date. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as $65,376 to $70,612.80 .
The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [contact details available in the full listing] .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .
Department: College of Nursing
Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Position #: 00854000 – Requisition #: 41453
Job Summary:
Nature of Work:
The CU College of Nursing is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefits-eligible Dental Hygienist within its Federally Qualified Health Center, Sheridan Health Services, located in southwest Denver, CO (zip code: 80236).
This Dental Hygienist will provide quality oral health care to patients at the primary location and community settings. Sheridan Health Services (SHS) seeks a compassionate, skilled, and collaborative Registered Dental Hygienist to provide comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral healthcare services for pediatric and adult patients. This position plays a vital role within an integrated healthcare environment that supports Behavioral Oral Health Integration (BOHI), Medical Dental Integration (MDI), Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) models of care. This position serves as a clinical provider, educator, patient advocate, and collaborative member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in patient care, documentation, quality improvement, community outreach, regulatory compliance, and student mentorship while supporting the mission, vision, and strategic goals of SHS and the University.
Clinic Description
Sheridan Health Services is a multi-site, nurse-managed federally qualified community health center, funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Primary Healthcare, and is a collaborative effort between the College of Nursing and the Sheridan School District. There are now two convenient locations to serve community health needs primarily for residents of Arapahoe, Denver, and Jefferson counties. Sheridan Health Services is located in southwest Denver on the Fort Logan campus and provides services to adults and children, 65% of whom identify as Latinx, and 42% of whom are best served in another language, with Spanish being the predominant second language. Services offered include primary care across the lifespan; prenatal and postpartum care, gynecology, dentistry, pharmacy, health, and outpatient substance abuse treatment.
https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/patient-care/sheridan-health-services
Supervision Received
Work is performed under the general direction and authority of the Sheridan Health Services Dental Director.
Examples of Duties Performed:
- Assesses dental conditions and treatment needs utilizing
patient screening procedures, including review of medical, dental,
and behavioral health histories, medications, allergies,
radiographs, and dental/periodontal charting to formulate a dental
hygiene diagnosis.
- Delivers direct patient care and performs dental hygiene
procedures in accordance with Colorado licensure and established
standards of care.
- Performs preventive and periodontal procedures for patients of
all ages, including prophylaxis, full mouth debridement, scaling in
the presence of gingival inflammation, scaling and root planing,
periodontal maintenance, polishing, and flossing.
- Obtains and documents vital signs, blood glucose levels, oral
pH, salivary flow measurements, and other screenings as indicated
by clinic policy and procedures.
- Maintains accurate, timely, and complete documentation in Epic
and related electronic health record systems, including dental
histories, treatment plans, procedures, referrals, consultations,
prescriptions, and patient communications.
- Takes, processes, and evaluates dental radiographs;
collaborates with the dentist regarding diagnostic findings and
additional imaging needs.
- Refers patients to dentists or specialists for treatment beyond
the scope of dental hygiene practice.
- Applies fluoride treatments, sealants, and caries-arresting
medicaments as indicated.
- Takes impressions and prepares study models as needed.
- Demonstrates knowledge of documentation, coding, billing, and
compliance best practices.
- Manages resources responsibly and supports fiscally sound
clinical operations.
- Records and reports pertinent observations and patient
reactions to dental staff.
- Documents laboratory procedures and follows up on results as
appropriate.
- Educates patients and families regarding oral hygiene, caries
prevention, periodontal disease prevention, and other oral health
topics.
- Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains instruments and equipment in
compliance with infection control standards.
- Participates in Behavioral Oral Health Integration (BOHI),
Medical Dental Integration (MDI), Patient-Centered Medical Home
(PCMH), and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services
(CLAS) initiatives.
- Collects and reports data for grant, quality improvement, and
performance measurement activities.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives, chart audits,
regulatory compliance activities, and accreditation
processes.
- Orients dental doctoral students, dental assistant students,
and dental hygiene students as assigned.
- Assists with inventory management, ordering, and maintenance of
dental equipment and supplies.
- Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, utilizing key
performance indicators to support innovative and cost-effective
changes to practice.
- Ensures compliance with University, College, professional,
HIPAA, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Participates in provider and staff recruitment, credentialing
activities, and departmental meetings as requested.
- Serves as a professional role model and supports the mission,
vision, values, and strategic goals of Sheridan Health Services and
the University of Colorado.
Work Location:
On-site - Sheridan Health Services, 3525 W. Oxford Avenue, Unit G1, Denver, CO 80236. This position provides care at the primary location and in community settings, with travel to community outreach locations as required.
Why Join Us:
CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals – the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children's Hospital Colorado where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students, and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross
pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 15/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all
CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
- Current, unrestricted Colorado Dental Hygienist license or
eligibility to obtain licensure by date of hire.
- Current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain by date of
hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) year of clinical dental hygiene experience.
- Experience in a community health center, public health,
academic, or integrated healthcare setting.
- Experience with Epic Wisdom or similar electronic health record
systems.
- Conversational Spanish/English bilingual proficiency in a
clinical setting.
- Experience working with diverse and underserved
populations.
- Experience teaching, precepting, or mentoring healthcare
students.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United
States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work
visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now
or in the future.
- Must participate in health plan credentialing and contracting
activities as required.
- Must remain credentialed with health plans accepted by Sheridan
Health Services.
- Must comply with University, College, SHS, and professional
policies and procedures.
- Must be able to work in a clinical environment with exposure to
biological hazards and infectious diseases.
- Must be willing and able to travel to community outreach
locations as required.
- Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a Colorado
Dental Hygienist license by the date of hire.
- Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid NPI
number by the date of hire.
- Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain valid Colorado
Medicaid Provider enrollment by the date of hire.
- Must be willing and able to complete and maintain CAQH
credentialing by the date of hire.
- Must be willing and able to actively participate in health plan
contracts.
- Must be willing and able to treat both adult and pediatric
populations.
- Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and prioritize
competing patient and organizational needs.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and patient education
skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of
an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Ability to manage schedules and maintain productivity
expectations, including a full clinic schedule.
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and related
technologies.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and
time-management skills.
- Demonstrated leadership, professionalism, reliability, and
accountability.
- Commitment to HIPAA compliance, patient confidentiality, and
ethical practice.
- Strong adherence to OSHA guidelines and dedication to safety in
the workplace.
- Commitment to clinical excellence, operational effectiveness,
and continuous quality improvement.
- Comprehensive knowledge of dental materials and equipment,
their use, maintenance, and storage.
- Highly responsible, reliable, and courteous.
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as
they relate to the listed job qualifications and interest in the
position
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
Questions should be directed to: College of Nursing Human Resources at [contact details available in the full listing] or [contact details available in the full listing]
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received within two (2) weeks of the posting date. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as $65,376 to $70,612.80 .
The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [contact details available in the full listing] .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .
