Dental Hygienist

Taos, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Dental Hygienist

Travel or local position
Location: IHS facilities Multiple locations available in NM OK AZ ND SD

Pay Rate: $50 per hour plus travel stipends if applicable
Schedule: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday

40 hours per week.
Part-time and full-time are available.

Contract Length: 6 months to 1 year with the option to extend.

Benefits:

$5.09 per hour Health & Welfare
PTO: 10 days per year
Accrued 56 hours per year and holiday pay.

Job Description:

The Dental Hygienist provides preventive therapeutic and educational dental hygiene services to patients. The role supports comprehensive oral health care through clinical treatment patient education and collaboration with dental providers.

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygienist program in the United States
Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Dental Hygienist.
Active Dental Hygienist license in any U.S. state
Current American Heart Association BLS certification

Responsibilities:

Perform preliminary dental examinations and review patient medical and dental histories
Assess oral conditions chart findings and identify periodontal disease
Perform oral prophylaxis scaling root planning curettage and fluoride application
Apply sealants and provide post-treatment oral hygiene instructions
Assist dentists with minor restorative adjustments and temporary fillings
Take process and interpret dental radiographs (bitewing periapical panoramic)
Identify abnormalities and refer patients to the dentist as appropriate

Dental Hygienist Travel or local position Location: IHS facilities Multiple locations available in NM OK AZ ND SD Pay Rate: $50 per hour plus travel stipends if applicable Schedule: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday 40 hours per week. Part-time and full-time are available....