NEOGOV · 1 week ago
CDOC Dental Hygienist - Part-Time - (STERLING)
Sterling, CO
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$3,775/mo - $5,287/mo
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist to provide routine dental assessment and hygiene services to offenders incarcerated in the Colorado Department of Corrections. The role involves assessing dental conditions, performing dental cleanings, and managing patient schedules and inventory of dental supplies.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assess patient dental condition and screen for problems
Determine severity of complaint and triage for further dental care
Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits, accretions and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums by scaling and/or root planning
Develop and provide instructions, written materials and advice on dental hygiene and oral healthcare
Schedule patient visits and services
Review, evaluate & prioritize offender's 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 hygienists services
May be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons
Qualification
Required
Current, valid licensure as a dental hygienist from the Colorado Dental Board
Must be 21 years of age
Possess a valid driver's license
Possess a high school diploma or GED
Have NO felony convictions
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States
Successfully pass all modules of the Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics
Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security
Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently
Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations
Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner
Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders
Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments
Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings
Willing and able to travel
Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire
Preferred
5 years experience as a dental hygienist
Experience providing hygienist services to any of the following populations: indigent, under-served, community based and institutional
Experience providing hygienist services as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Benefits
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 401K 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
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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