Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist (Contract) Pawnee OK

Pay Rate:$40.00$45.00 per hour based on experience
Contract Length: 520 hours total approximately 36 months with potential extension up to 12 months or go full-time
Schedule: MondayFriday 8:00 AM4:30 PM 30-minute lunch
Start Date: ASAP following credentialing

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Dental Hygienist to support a high-volume clinical environment providing preventive periodontal and patient education services. This contract role focuses on direct patient care education and support of clinical quality initiatives within a structured healthcare setting. The ideal candidate is efficient patient-focused and comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with dental providers and clinic staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide educational and therapeutic preventive periodontal services through direct patient interaction
• Perform routine dental prophylaxis as assigned
• Deliver patient education to individuals parents and guardians regarding oral health disease prevention and proper oral hygiene techniques
• Perform age-appropriate periodontal and preventive services including
  • Root planing
  • Curettage
  • Periodontal charting and diagnostic procedures including radiographs
  • Coronal polishing
  • Sealant placement
  • Fluoride varnish application
  • Oral health education
• Administer local anesthetic under the supervision of a staff dentist
• Process and manage digital radiographs
• Assist with oral examinations for recall patients as time and workload permit
• Sharpen maintain clean and store dental instruments and equipment
• Clean and maintain the dental unit at the end of each workday
• Restock operatory supplies daily to ensure readiness for patient care

Schedule and Productivity Expectations

• Eight-hour clinic days typically 8:00 AM4:30 PM
• Expected to see a minimum of eight patients per clinic day
• Partial days may be scheduled with prorated pay based on clinic needs
• Maintain efficient time management and adherence to infection control protocols

Compliance and Professional Standards

• Adhere to all clinic Indian Health Services and DHHS policies and procedures
• Meet established standards of professional conduct
• Support clinic quality initiatives and assist in meeting dental performance and reporting goals
• Refrain from personal business during clinic hours

Required Qualifications

• Active Dental Hygienist license in good standing
• Experience providing periodontal and preventive dental services in a clinical setting
• Proficiency with digital radiography and dental charting
• Strong patient education and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative care team
• Willingness to complete credentialing and onboarding requirements prior to start

Why This Opportunity

• Competitive hourly rate with predictable daytime schedule
• Opportunity to make a direct impact in a community-focused healthcare setting
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and clinic needs

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