CDOC Dental Hygienist - Part-Time STERLING

Overview

The Colorado Department of Corrections seeks a part‑time Dental Hygienist to provide routine dental assessment and hygiene services to offenders at the Sterling Correctional Facility. This position is located within 30 miles of the state border and is exempt from residency requirements.

• Assess patient dental condition and screen for problems
• Determine severity of complaint and triage for further dental care
• Perform dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits, accretions and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums by scaling and/or root planning
• Develop and provide written instructions, written materials and advice on dental hygiene and oral healthcare
• Schedule patient visits and services
• Review, evaluate and prioritize offender request for dental services to determine scheduling needs
• Schedule facility visits to ensure all requests for services are met
• Disinfect operatory, clean and sterilize instruments
• Perform tool count as required by facility, appropriate administrative regulations, and dental service policy
• Interpret and adapt radiation safety and infection control guidelines and regulations to fit individual circumstances
• Dispose of medical contaminated waste, deciding which disposable items and waste require special treatment and determine what recognized procedures to use
• Monitor supply usage and expiration dates
• Maintain inventory for dental hygiene supplies
• Operate supply system
• Perform user maintenance on dental equipment used
• May be required to travel to other facilities as needed to provide dental hygienist services
• May be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons

• Current, valid licensure as a dental hygienist from the Colorado Dental Board

• 5 years experience as a dental hygienist
• Experience providing hygienist services to indigent, underserved, community‑based and institutional populations
• Experience providing hygienist services as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Self‑control and ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high‑stakes interaction
• Self‑starter with the ability to work autonomously
• Exceptional time management skills
• Ability to provide dental care to offenders incarcerated in a correctional facility
• Advanced knowledge and thorough understanding of dental standards and guidelines
• Commitment to patient care that is team‑oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across programs, facilities and with external stakeholders
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more

Interested candidates should submit a complete application, including a resume and a completed work experience section that addresses the required competencies, preferred qualifications and minimum qualifications. Contact Stacey Hibpshman at  or 719‑723‑3973 for questions or additional information.