Dental Hygienist - Lumbee Group - Warm Springs, OR

Dental Hygienist Location: Warm Springs, OR 97761 Pay Rate: $55 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: $ 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. Pay: $55.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Work Location: In person

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