NEEDED: DENTAL HYGIENIST

LOCATION: 1016 Douglas Avenue, Yankton, South Dakota 57048

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, excluding Federal holidays, between 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, not to exceed 40 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• US CITIZEN
• Be a graduate of an American Dental Association approved school of dental hygiene;
• Be a registered Dental Hygienist, or pending registration; and
• Be licensed, or pending licensure, to practice dental hygiene in any of the states or territories of the United State of America.
• Hold a current CPR / BLS certification.

DUTIES: Shall provide dental hygiene care, on a non-discriminatory basis to include, but not be limited to:

• Evaluation and diagnosis of periodontal disease.
• Exposing radio graphs.
• Scaling, polishing, and preventive education.
• Comprehensive health and dental history of inmate patients.
• Will also perform any dental services required by the Chief Dental Officer which may include administrative and clerical tasks.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and Healthcare Benefits contribution.