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University of Colorado

Hygienist

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What they do

A Dental Hygienist performs routine dental care, including cleaning teeth and examining patients for signs of oral diseases, and educates patients about good oral health practices. Assists dentists in more complex dental procedures. Works in dental offices under the supervision of dentists and other dental health specialists.

$81,480 / year median in Colorado

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

  • Hygienist
  • Description
  • University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
  • Department:
    SDM-Diagnostic Sciences and Surgical Dentistry
  • Job Title:
    Hygienist
  • Position #:00750795
  • Requisition #:40059
  • Job Summary:
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
  • Why Join Us:
  • Why work for the University?
  • +
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
  • Qualifications:
  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • + Current, valid licensure as a dental hygienist from the from the Colorado Dental Board
  • 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
  • How to
Apply:
  • 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 3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
  • Screening of Applications Begins:
  • Anticipated Pay Range:
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
  • ADA Statement:
  • Background Check Statement:
  • Vaccination Statement:
  • Job Category
  • Primary Location
  • Schedule
  • Posting Date
  • Unposting Date
  • To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=40059⟨=en (https://apptrkr.com/9731361)
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  • 40059 University Staff 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.
  • this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.
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.

We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=9731361⌖URL=https%3A%2F%2Fadvantage.cu.edu%2F) . Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

Questions should be directed to: Oscar De Moya, Oscar.demoya@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=9731361⌖URL=mailto%3AOscar.demoya%40cuanschutz.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
  • 75,847The 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.

Total Compensation Calculator (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=9731361⌖URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cu.edu%2Fnode%2F153125) 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=9731361⌖URL=mailto%3Ahr.adacoordinator%40cuanschutz.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 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=9731361⌖URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fschedules%2Fdownloads%2Fadult%2Fadult-combined-schedule.pdf) . 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=9731361⌖URL=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch.cuanschutz.edu%2Fehs%2Fhome%2Fdivisions%2Foccupational-health%2Foh-enrollment) .
Application Materials Required:
Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References :
Health Care :
Aurora Department:
U0001
  • Anschutz Med Campus or Denver
  • 20423
SDM-Dept Surgical Dentistry :
Full-time :
May 28, 2026 :
Ongoing Posting Contact Name:
Oscar De Moya Posting Contact Email:
Oscar.demoya@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=9731361⌖URL=mailto%3AOscar.demoya%40cuanschutz.edu)
Position Number:
00750795 je-77cf9fc018e444aabae3df41760cfa8fThe University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.