- Medical (HDHP or PPO)
• Long Term Disability - 401k offering up to 6% match
• Short Term Disability - Health Savings Account
• Dental - Flexible Spending Account
• Vision - Dependent Care Account
• Pet Insurance - Life Insurance
• College Invest plans - Annual Wellness Benefits
• Personal Days - Loan Repayment Programs
• (9) Company Paid Holidays - (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
- On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available.
- Considerable knowledge and skill obtained through experience and/or training to be able to provide appropriate care to all clinic patients.
- Advanced knowledge of dental record keeping practices including documentation in an electronic health/dental record.
- Ability to exercise considerable judgment, to recognize problems outside of this role and refer appropriately.
- Knowledge of dental and medical terminology
- Physical capability to interact with others and perform mobility requirements of the position.
- Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax, and multi-line telephone.
- Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.
- Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures, and priorities.
- Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
- Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
- Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings.
- Ability to read and understand written materials.
- Must regard work as confidential.
- Must have current driver's license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with AHS' insurance agency.
- Occasional travel required.
- Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.
Dental Hygienist - Cortez, United States - Axis Health System
2 days ago
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Job Description
Job DescriptionDental Hygienist - Part Time or Full Time - Archuleta Integrated Health – Pagosa Springs, CO
Axis aspires to be a great place to work with our commitment to diversity, commitment to pay equity and by providing a culture of change and intrapreneurship.
At our clinics, we provide a wide range of resources for our patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.
Commitment to Diversity: We are committed to ending bias and discrimination in our community and ensuring equity within all aspects of our organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Commitment to Pay Equity: We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.
Position Summary: The role of the Dental Hygienist is to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary oral health care team with responsibility for managing dental hygiene and treatment of periodontal disease under the direction of a dentist.
Our ideal candidate for our Dental Hygienist position will have completed an accredited dental hygiene program and is currently a licensed as a dental hygienist in the state of Colorado. Licensure for dental hygienist Local Anesthesia in the state of Colorado. They will also have previous work experience in a medical or dental clinic.
Salary: $34.82 (Base $ Locale Differential $1.00 = $ $35.85 per hour and considers preferred experience and preferred education.
*This position includes a $1.00 per hour, locale differential for our Pagosa Springs worksites
Benefits:
Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between AHS locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. AHS may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Skills:
Additional eligibility requirements: Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, CPI training within 90 days of hire, BLS PRO certification required within 90 days of hire
About our Axis Health System: We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, you'll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.
Our concept of integrated, whole person, healthcare is population-based, patient-centered, outcome-driven and technology-enabled. Health and wellness are not program components; they are a central tenet of our approach. Our mission to make a meaningful difference through healthcare innovation and caring for the whole person
If you are a dedicated professional who aspires to be part of an innovative culture and is interested in mission-driven healthcare, Axis Health System is a great fit for you.
Please visit our website at , to apply for this position and for more information about our organization.
About Durango/Pagosa Springs:
If you're interested in Rocky Mountain wildlife, white water rafting, hiking in to discover nature's most beautiful waterfalls, or a breathtaking car ride on the San Juan Skyway, then Durango and Pagosa Springs are the place for you As with so many areas on the Western Slope, you have now entered an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Just minutes from zip lining through the treetops, to soaking in the Piedra River Hot Springs, located in the national forest, after a day of hiking any one of the many trails, and when the season is right, you can be snowboarding or camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area. Take a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train and enjoy the stunning views of the San Juan National Forest. You're also a mere 35-minute car ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Just outside the doors of our clinics, you'll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy. Durango has an airport located minutes from our clinics which has service to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth daily. Learn more about our area here: Visit Durango, CO | Official Tourism Site of Durango, Colorado
Company DescriptionAxis' mission is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Southwest Colorado residents by integrating all aspects of healthcare and treating the whole person.Axis is both a Community Mental Health Center and Community Health Center- the only organization in Colorado with this designation.
Specific services include the following:
Mental Health Outpatient (MHOP) services: AHS' MHOP services include individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric assessment and care, and wellness and healthy living education and support. Care is delivered in teams that may include mental health clinicians, psychiatric providers, case managers, vocational specialists, peer specialists, and wellness advocates.
Crisis services, respite, and withdrawal management: AHS provides 24/7/365 crisis care, as well as social withdrawal services, acute psychiatric care, and mobile crisis response.
Co-responder: AHS collaborates with law enforcement and municipalities in Montezuma County as well as the City of Durango to provide clinical support when calls involve someone experiencing behavioral health challenges.
Substance Use Disorder treatment: AHS also offers comprehensive treatment (including several evidenced-based practices) for individuals with substance use disorders, including individual therapy, group therapy, an intensive outpatient program, and education classes. AHS collaborates with local law enforcement programs and participates in the regional Drug Courts to help residents address substance use issues that have resulted in involvement with the legal system.
Integrated Healthcare: AHS provides whole-person healthcare with a multi-disciplinary approach that focuses on wellness outcomes for all patients. This includes primary care, pharmacy, and dental services, in addition to behavioral health services.
Other Services: Include Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Assertive Community Treatment, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, Jail-based services, co-responder programs, and more.
Company Description
Axis' mission is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Southwest Colorado residents by integrating all aspects of healthcare and treating the whole person.\r\r
Axis is both a Community Mental Health Center and Community Health Center- the only organization in Colorado with this designation.\r
Specific services include the following:\r
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Mental Health Outpatient (MHOP) services: AHS' MHOP services include individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric assessment and care, and wellness and healthy living education and support. Care is delivered in teams that may include mental health clinicians, psychiatric providers, case managers, vocational specialists, peer specialists, and wellness advocates.\r
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Crisis services, respite, and withdrawal management: AHS provides 24/7/365 crisis care, as well as social withdrawal services, acute psychiatric care, and mobile crisis response.\r
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Co-responder: AHS collaborates with law enforcement and municipalities in Montezuma County as well as the City of Durango to provide clinical support when calls involve someone experiencing behavioral health challenges.\r
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Substance Use Disorder treatment: AHS also offers comprehensive treatment (including several evidenced-based practices) for individuals with substance use disorders, including individual therapy, group therapy, an intensive outpatient program, and education classes. AHS collaborates with local law enforcement programs and participates in the regional Drug Courts to help residents address substance use issues that have resulted in involvement with the legal system.\r
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Integrated Healthcare: AHS provides whole-person healthcare with a multi-disciplinary approach that focuses on wellness outcomes for all patients. This includes primary care, pharmacy, and dental services, in addition to behavioral health services.\r
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Other Services: Include Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Assertive Community Treatment, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, Jail-based services, co-responder programs, and more.