Dental Hygienist
community health association of mountainplains states champsDenver, CO
Dental Hygienist
community health association of mountainplains states champsDenver, CO
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Offices of DentistsAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care ServicesOffices of All Other Miscellaneous Health PractitionersAbout the role
Dental Hygienist Tepeyac understands that treatment of the whole person includes medical, behavioral health and dental care. All three are needed to achieve the utmost quality care and coordination for patients. Dental decay is the number one chronic disease in children that is 100% preventable —5 times more common than asthma, 4 times more common than early childhood obesity, and 20 times more common than diabetes. Decay can affect speech and communication, eating and dietary nutrition, sleeping, learning, playing and quality of life, missed school and/or work for patients of all ages. The Dental Hygienist works with a team of dentists and dental assistants to provide quality dental care to Tepeyac's patients. Site with Opening: Tepeyac Community Health Center Denver, COHiring Organization: Tepeyac Community Health Center Practice Highlights: For over 30 years, Tepeyac Community Health Center has been committed to providing integrated physical and behavioral health care to over 8,000 individuals across the Denver metro area. Tepeyac has distinguished itself as a dynamic organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities, particularly among Latino and immigrant communities. Tepeyac maintains an unwavering commitment to effective patient care, continual quality improvement, and the consistent treatment of each patient with the highest level of respect and compassion. Over the next 3-5 years, Tepeyac seeks to continue to expand medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services, providing culturally relevant high-quality care. Community Highlights:
Job Qualifications:
Accredited dental hygiene school graduate. One or more years' experience as RDH preferred but not required. Oral and written fluency in English and oral fluency in Spanish preferred but not required. Maintain a valid Dental Hygienist License with the State of Colorado. Flexible and adaptable. Willing to jump in where needed as the clinic continues to grow. Ability to flourish in a team-oriented care model; strong team building skills. Excellent communication and listening skills. Creative and positive approach to communication and problem solving. Organized, able to multi-task, prioritize work and stay focused in a busy clinic setting. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment; strong initiative and the passion to advocate and provide healthcare to the underserved. Strong initiative and passion to advocate and provide healthcare to the underserved.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Denver, CO
Occupation
Dental Hygienists
Industry
Offices of Dentists
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