Interim Dental Hygienist
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma•Mcalester, OK
About The Position
The Dental Hygienist provides clinical and educational services under the general direction and guidance of a dentist and reports to the Director. This is a full-time, temporary position lasting from February 2027 through May 2027, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pay is $50 per hour. Weekly earned wage access is available as an option.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited dental hygiene program.
- Licensed to work as a Dental Hygienist in Oklahoma.
- CPR certification or willingness to obtain it.
- One year of clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform chair-side prophylaxis, full-mouth debridement, subgingival scaling, and root planing using hand instruments and ultrasonic devices.
- Examine patients’ teeth, mouth, throat, and pharynx; observe and chart oral conditions and periodontal problems.
- Place temporary restorations, desensitizing agents, and sealants; remove sutures; and change periodontal dressings.
- Educate patients on brushing and flossing techniques, nutrition and diet for dental disease control, tobacco use, and care of removable appliances and bridges.
- Administer anesthesia and medications, including topical and local anesthetics and topical fluoride gel or varnish; may administer nitrous oxide.
- Review patients’ dental and medical histories, medications, charts, and radiographs before treatment.
- Follow infection-control standards established by company policies and procedures.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekly earned wage access is available as an option.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
