Dental Hygienist

Las Clinicas Del Norte (LCDN) , invites licensed Dental Hygienist to apply for position(s) at Las Clinicas del Norte. LCDN is a qualified a federally designated Frontier Community Health Center/Medically Underserved Area allowing providers to access both state and federal loan repayment programs. LCDN's mission is to provide culturally competent care to the underserved and medically indigent patients in a remote part of northern New Mexico. LCDN operates three clinic sites in Abiquiu, Ojo Caliente, and El Rito, all strategically located to provide maximum access to the area's rural residents as well as school-based health services. The position is located at the El Rito Clinic in El Rito, N.M. El Rito is 60 miles from Santa Fe, NM; 55 miles West of Taos, NM and 120 miles South of Pagosa Springs, CO all well-known tourist destinations and excellent recreation and ski areas. Daily Responsibilities Promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening, radiographic studies; charting restorations, periodontal packet measurements; performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act; gathering and updating patient information Qualifications Dental Hygienist License Licensed to practice in New Mexico Ability to work in/with a diverse multicultural population Demonstrate competence in preparing client documentation in accordance with generally accepted clinical standards Benefits 403b Retirement program employer matching contribution up to 7% Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability Insurance Annual, Sick, Personal Leave Paid Holidays (10) CME Tuition Support and Leave Mal-Practice Insurance by FTCA coverage upon hiring and credentialing Qualify for Federal and State loan repayment programs Four (10) hour workdays For additional information contact: Erlinda Baca, HR Director Phone: 575-581-4728, Ext 6267 Las Clinicas del Norte is an Equal Opportunity Employer Schedule: 10-hour shift