Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist
Location: Warm Springs, OR 97761

Pay Rate: $50 per hour travel stipends if applicable
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

Contract Length: 1 year

• Federal contract in bidding process open for locals and travelers

Benefits: $5.09 per hour for Health and Welfare, 10 days PTO, Accrued sick days, and 11 Paid Holidays.

Job Description:

The Dental Hygienist Contractor shall provide preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services within the scope of state licensure and granted privileges.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program;

• Current, unrestricted Dental Hygienist license in a State, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Territory;

• Current certifications required by state law for anesthesia or nitrous oxide administration, if applicable;

• Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience preferred;

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Ability to meet IHS credentialing and background requirements

Responsibilities:

• Dental Hygienist responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performing oral healthcare and risk assessments;

• Reviewing and documenting patient health history;

• Recording blood pressure and applicable screening information;

• Performing oral cancer screenings;

• Completing periodontal charting and assessments;

• Performing dental prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance;

• Removing plaque, calculus, and biofilm deposits;

• Applying fluoride and dental sealants;

• Taking and processing dental radiographs

• Providing oral hygiene instruction and preventive education;

• Counseling patients regarding nutrition and oral health;

• Coordinating dental recall and preventive care scheduling;

• Administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide when authorized;

• Performing temporary restorations and polishing procedures within licensure;

• Assisting with post-operative care and suture removal as authorized;

• Documenting all patient encounters and procedures in Dentrix and RPMS/EHR;

• Collaborating with dentists and healthcare providers regarding patient care.