Dental Hygienist II (Part-Time)

Chenega Government Mission Solutions • Wewoka, OK

14d • $46 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services company, is hiring a part-time Dental Hygienist II to provide onsite dental hygiene services at the Wewoka Indian Health Center, Indian Health Services. The role is scheduled Wednesday through Friday and provides comprehensive periodontal and preventive care tailored to patients’ ages and needs. The hygienist also educates patients and their families, maintains treatment instruments and the dental unit, restocks operatory supplies, and participates in quality assurance activities. The position may require after-hours and weekend clinic work to meet community needs.

Requirements

• Two to five years of experience as a dental hygienist.
• Completion of a dental hygiene course of study accredited by the American Dental Association, evidenced by a degree or certification.
• Valid, current, unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene in a U.S. state.
• Valid, current, unrestricted certification in nitrous oxide and local anesthesia.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity to relate constructively to patients in Native American/Alaska Native communities.
• Maintain personal hygiene and grooming consistent with expectations of the onsite supervisor.
• Develop familiarity with and abide by current policies, procedures, bylaws, and regulations of the onsite clinical and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide age- and needs-appropriate periodontal and preventive services, including routine prophylaxis, oral examinations, root planing, curettage, periodontal charting, diagnostic procedures including radiographs, coronal polishing, sealant placement, fluoride varnish, oral health education, and administration of local anesthetic under a staff dentist’s supervision.
• Educate and instruct patients, parents, and guardians about dental disease processes, oral disease prevention, and appropriate oral health care methods.
• Sharpen and maintain instruments and equipment used in patient treatment.
• Clean and maintain the dental unit at the end of each workday.
• Restock operatory supplies at the end of each workday.
• Advise the Clinical Director, Dental Supervisor, or designated representative of problems encountered in meeting patient care needs.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, which may include chart review and discussion with the Clinical Director or designee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The company describes a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree