School Based Dentist - Clinica Family Health & Wellness - Lafayette, CO

Clinica Family Health & Wellness (CFHW), a nationally recognized Federally Qualified Health Center, and Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) are excited to announce an opening for a School-Based Dentist that will support our School Based Oral Health partnership. This model allows BVSD students to receive evidence-based preventative dental care based on their individual risk for cavities. The School Based Dentist will serve our patients in both school-based and integrated medical-dental settings. The School-Based Dentist will practice evidence-based, prevention-focused clinical skills including hygiene instruction, topical fluoride, and sealants after evaluating patients for risk factors. This position reports to CFHW’s Clinical Dental Director. This position will provide clinical and education services at the BVSD locations listed below. When not completing shifts at a BVSD location, you will provide all-age preventative dental care in an integrated health clinic. Dental hygiene in the integrated health clinic: Primarily responsible for the initiation and maintenance of the dental prevention and dental education program in an integrated medical setting, working with both medical and dental team members for coordination. Accurately and appropriately assess risk, application of fluoride treatments, and dissemination of oral health education to parents and children in the medical setting in one-on-one visits or in group visits. Identification of and assistance in patient establishment of a dental home. Maximize community linkages while acting as advocate for patients. Manage patient care and develop clinical guidelines within scope of dental hygiene practice. Click here to learn more about BVSD & Clinica's incredible partnership. BVSD Locations (subject to change): Alicia Sanchez International School Angevine Middle School Birch Elementary School Broomfield Heights Middle School Casey Middle School Centennial Middle School Columbine Elementary School Creekside Elementary School Crest View Elementary School Emerald Elementary School Escuela Bilingüe Pioneer Elementary Lafayette Elementary School Louisville Elementary School Manhattan Middle School Nederland Elementary School Nederland Middle/Senior High School Ryan Elementary School University Hill Elementary School Whittier Elementary School About Us: Clinica Family Health & Wellness is a community health center, a medical safety net for those who otherwise might fall through the cracks of the American health care system. For more than 40 years, CFHW has existed to provide health care to the individuals and families in our community at a price they can afford. Young or old, people of any race or ethnicity or income level—we are here to provide them with exceptional health care because no one should have to choose between obtaining the health care they need and other necessities such as housing or food. We are seeking new team members to join us in our mission to provide high quality care and services to our Adams, Boulder, and Gilpin county communities. What we offer: Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision options FSA/HSA Life and Disability Accident/Hospital Plans Paid time off Open communication with leadership and mission-focused engagement Training and growth opportunities with a supportive team invested in your success POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an approved School of Dentistry. Possession of a current license to practice dentistry in the State of Colorado. Compensation: Approximately $63.05 - $75.29 per hour or $131,144 - $156,603 annualized. All individual pay rates are calculated based on the candidate's experience and internal equity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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