Dental Hygienist (Part-Time)

Chenega Corporation•Wewoka, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services company, is seeking a Dental Hygienist II to provide onsite dental hygiene services at the Wewoka Indian Health Center for Indian Health Services. This is a part-time position scheduled Wednesday through Friday. The hygienist provides comprehensive periodontal and preventive care suited to each patient's age and needs, along with patient education. The role also includes maintaining instruments, equipment, the dental unit, and operatory supplies; communicating care-related problems to clinical leadership; and participating in quality assurance activities. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

2–5 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 the 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 comprehensive periodontal and preventive services appropriate to patients’ ages and needs, including routine prophylaxis, oral examinations, root planing, curettage, periodontal charting, diagnostic procedures such as radiographs, coronal polishing, sealant placement, fluoride varnish, oral health education, and administration of local anesthetic under a staff dentist’s supervision.
Educate patients, parents, and guardians about dental disease processes, oral disease prevention, and age- and needs-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 related to 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.