Dental Hygienist
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
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40 hours per week.
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Part-time and full-time are available.
Contract Length: 6 months to 1 year with the option to extend.
Benefits:
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$5.09 per hour Health & Welfare
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PTO: 10 days per year
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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:
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Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygienist program in the United States
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Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Dental Hygienist.
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Active Dental Hygienist license in any U.S. state
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Current American Heart Association BLS certification
Responsibilities:
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Perform preliminary dental examinations and review patient medical and dental histories
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Assess oral conditions chart findings and identify periodontal disease
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Perform oral prophylaxis scaling root planning curettage and fluoride application
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Apply sealants and provide post-treatment oral hygiene instructions
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Assist dentists with minor restorative adjustments and temporary fillings
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Take process and interpret dental radiographs (bitewing periapical panoramic)
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Identify abnormalities and refer patients to the dentist as appropriate