Hygienist – 40059 University Staff Description
University of Colorado
Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: SDM-Diagnostic Sciences and Surgical Dentistry
Job Title: Hygienist
Position #:00750795 – Requisition #:40059
Summary:
The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) welcomes applications for full-time 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
Location:
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.
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.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and
offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package
including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life,
Vision - Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the
year - Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days:
10/year - Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light
rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
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
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
For full consideration, please submit the following
document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the
position - Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile
number if appropriate), and email address
Questions should be directed to: Oscar De Moya, Oscar.demoya@cuanschutz.edu
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration,
apply by June 5, 2026.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this
position has been established as $65,375-$75,847
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and
reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation,
depending on the level.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous
leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
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.
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@cuanschutz.edu.
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.
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.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category
: Health
Care Primary Location
: Aurora Department: U0001 — Anschutz Med Campus or Denver – 20423 – SDM-Dept Surgical Dentistry
Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: May 28, 2026 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Oscar De Moya
Posting Contact Email: Oscar.demoya@cuanschutz.edu Position
Number: 00750795
To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=40059&lang=en
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