Dental Hygienist opening in NW Kansas - NHSC loan program
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Oberlin, Kansas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/04/24
Seeking a Dental Hygienist to join team in northwest Kansas. Clinic is a nonprofit NHSC serving 12 counties in northwest Kansas. We accept most insurances and are preferred providers for most. Our mission is to increase access to quality and affordable oral health care for all residents of Northwest Kansas, regardless of an individual's ability to pay for services.
- Team of 2 hygienists and 3 dental assistants
- Full-time position, Mon-Thu/Fri, 32-40 hours/week dependent on workload and provider availability
- 45% pediatrics, 13% seniors, 57% underserved
- Full service general dentistry
- Mobile dental services clinic that travels to area schools, nursing homes, etc.
- 2 locations
- Program hosts dental residents from 3 different programs
- The clinic continues to grow with over 10,000 patients from more than 18 counties in Kansas, Nebraska & Colorado.
- Clinic is in the process of strategic planning to construct a larger building to accommodate the continued growth. In addition, the clinic continues to increase the Out-Reach program sites and strives to include mobile restorative dental services for our most vulnerable populations.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous dental and/or medical experience/knowledge preferred. but not required. On-the-job training.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Compensation based upon experience.
- Health insurance, dental insurance
- Paid time off, paid sick leave, 6 paid holidays annually + 4 floating holidays/discretionary days, and SIMPLE IRA with 3% matching contributions.
- Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ)
Applicants should be team-oriented, reliable, and reflect our core values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and education. The ability to provide quality oral health care while being sensitive to patient needs and upholding our mission is a must.
The Community:
- Enjoy Lake area with walking paths and nature trail or hit the greens at our 9-hole golf course & country club
- Great area for hunting, fishing, & camping
- Low crime community with affordable housing options
- Adult sports: softball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, disc golf & more!
- Schools are highly rated and the communities are very safe and welcoming.
- Just north of I-70, Denver, CO is just 3 hours west and Cheyenne, WY just 4 hours NW.