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Temporary Dental Hygienist

University of Colorado

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#Patient Care
#Medical Terminology
#Dental Hygiene
#Radiographs
#Endodontics
#Restorative Dentistry
#Periodontics
#Clinical Sterilization
#Prophylaxis
Part TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$45 - $55/hrPosted 1 month ago

Location

Aurora, Colorado

Salary

$45 - $55/hr

Quick overview

Provide comprehensive preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services, including cleanings, radiographs, and patient oral health education. Collaborate with specialized dental teams to support patient care and maintain strict clinical sterilization protocols.

Requirements summary

Must hold a current, valid dental hygienist licensure from the Colorado Dental Board. Preferred candidates have experience with EMR, medical terminology, and working within an academic medical environment.

professional certificateInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementMedical TerminologyEMRPatient EducationInfection ControlOSHA GuidelinesRadiograph InterpretationHIPAA GuidelinesProphylaxisLocal AnestheticsScaling and Root Planing

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department

  • SDM-Dental
  • Faculty
  • Practice
  • Job
  • Title: Temporary Dental Hygienist Position #00686435 This is a Temporary position limited to no more than 9-months.
  • Job
  • Summary: The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) welcomes applications for temporary Dental Hygienists to provide comprehensive patient care across all areas of specialized dentistry. This role requires extensive, progressively responsible experience in delivering preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services, including conducting patient assessments, performing dental cleanings (prophylaxis and scaling and root planing), taking and interpreting radiographs, and educating patients on oral health practices. Responsibilities also include preparing and positioning patients, maintaining and organizing clinical areas, adhering to strict infection control and sterilization protocols, and collaborating with dental teams in specialties such as oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, endodontics, and restorative dentistry to support effective patient care.
  • Key
  • Responsibilities: · Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis to patients · Perform scaling, root planing and selective polishing for patients as appropriate · Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act · Place medicaments subgingivally for periodontal disease treatment · Take radiographs of patients as prescribed by dentist · Maintain a supply inventory for hygiene treatment · Review, select and submit orders for patient education materials for the practice
  • Work
  • Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.
  • Why
  • Join Us: The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is nationally recognized for the quality of its educational programs, its interdisciplinary research and its excellent clinical care programs that contribute to the health and well-being of many of Colorado’s most underserved citizens. We are invested in creating career pathways, learning and development opportunities, and developing people infrastructures to support the workforce.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

· Current, valid licensure as a dental hygienist from the from the Colorado Dental Board Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), medical terminology a plus · Recent experience working in a fast-paced dental environment · Experience working with students and faculty in a higher education and/or academic medical environment

Benefits

  • Sick Leave

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Located on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, in the Denver metro area near the Rocky Mountain, the Department of Emergency Medicine is dedicated to delivering superlative patient care, providing an environment where training and education thrive and innovation and discovery are...

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of individuals · Ability to prioritize and multi-task · Excellent time management skills · Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in decision making · Excellent customer service skills · Strong oral communication skills · Familiarity with OSHA and HIPAA guidelines

How To Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Questions should be directed to: SDMHR, sdmhr@cuanschutz.edu Screening of Applications Begins: This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate selection, the posting will be closed, and no further applications will be accepted. Anticipated Pay Range: The hiring range for this position has been established at: $45.00 to $55.00 / hour. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Temporary employees are only eligible for sick leave benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Colorado (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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu​. Background Check Statement: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 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.

Market context

Colorado temporary dental hygienist roles

Temporary dental hygienist roles in Colorado often reflect short-term clinic coverage needs, so timing and flexibility can matter. These positions can be competitive when employers want candidates with current Colorado licensure plus EMR familiarity, medical terminology, and comfort in academic medical settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your license status before applying.

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