Dentist
Our mission is to enhance the health of our community. To achieve this, we provide health services that address unmet needs. We are committed to treating all individuals with dignity and respect, while prioritizing the wellbeing of our employees, clients and community. Join The Health District and be a part of making a meaningful impact in our community!
We believe that our people are our greatest strength. Each employee contributes to our shared mission, vision, strategy, and values. We are committed to fostering a workplace that is Supportive, Impactful, Accountable, and Inclusive.
Do you have a passion to serve your community? Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive dental services for those with limited access to care. We believe everyone deserves a healthy smile.
We are seeking a Colorado-licensed dentist who is team-oriented and committed to excellent patient care. In this role, you will serve a diverse patient population in a busy public health clinic that prioritizes whole-person care and clinical excellence.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
This position qualifies for a $5,000 hiring bonus, paid in two equal installments: 1st 50% payment after completion of 30 days of employment and the 2nd 50% after completion of 90 days of employment provided you remain employed and are in good standing with the Health District. This hiring bonus is subject to applicable tax withholdings.
Environment
- Primarily office-based with occasional meaningful community engagement
- Travel to satellite or community partners locations, as needed.
Education and Experience
Required:
- Graduation from an accredited dental school with a DDS or DMD degree.
- Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Colorado.
- Willingness to obtain and/or maintain current CPR certification.
Desired:
- Strong interest in preventive care.
- Experience in public health dental care delivery.
- Experience working in or managing a dental clinic serving diverse populations.
- Experience working with Medicaid/CHP+.
- Completion of a 12-month General Practice Residency in a hospital setting.
- Experience with an electronic dental record system, i.e., Dentrix is desired; however, training is provided.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is desired; however, not required. Support and translating tools are provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide quality dental care to residents of northern Larimer County.
- Provide clinical directions to assigned dental assistants.
- Participate in the achievement of the Health District’s Strategic Plan, Quality Assurance Plan and other plans and policies.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and include relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/ living experience. Please include a cover letter that details how your experiences and qualifications align with this position.
Submit a resume and cover letter to Attn: Search Coordinator
- Email: searchcoordinator@healthdistrict.org
- Fax: 970-221-7165
- Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Why work for us
- We value a work-life balance.
- Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge that result in successful performance in their roles/positions.
- We offer a yearly allowance for professional growth.
- We schedule based on our patient’s needs, not productivity.
- Opportunity to be active in the community through outreach events.
- We offer competitive salary with additional 3% compensation for bilingual proficiency.
- Medical/Dental benefits: employee covered at 100%; dependents covered at 75%
- Low-cost vision plan available
- Retirement plan 401(a): employee contribution (3%); employer contribution (5%)
- An optional 457(b) retirement plan is available
- Generous flexible paid time off. Earn 14 days of PTO in the 1st year and 12 paid holidays
- Intermediate paid leave benefits to eligible employees in lieu of the State of Colorado FAMLI plan
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that provide confidential and free support to our staff
- Access to legal and financial counseling
- Up to six counseling sessions per issue for mental health concerns
- Variety of additional resources
- We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our organization, so we consider a combination of experiences to meet minimum qualifications. Experience may include related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/living experience
- We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure that all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion (creed), political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws
Infection Prevention
Must comply with infection prevention policies for this position. Requirements include providing documentation of MMR, Varicella, Tdap and Hep B (Hep B is optional but strongly recommended) immunizations and compliance with tuberculosis training, screening, and testing on hire.
