Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

This position is located at the white earth Service Unit, Ogema , Minnesota, Area Indian Health Service.  

Position Summary:

Akicita Federal is seeking a dedicated and licensed Dental Hygienist to support oral health initiatives   at the white earth Service Unit, Ogema , Minnesota, Area Indian Health Service.   This role is essential in providing preventative dental care, patient education, and clinical services as part of a collaborative healthcare team serving the Native American community.

 

Key Responsibilities:

-Perform dental cleanings, scaling, root planning, and polishing of teeth

-Conduct oral health assessments and document findings in Electronic Dental Records (EDR)

-Take, develop, and interpret digital dental radiographs (X-rays)

-Apply fluoride treatments, sealants, and desensitizing agents as needed

-Educate patients (children and adults) on proper oral hygiene, dietary guidance, and tobacco cessation

-Monitor and report signs of oral disease to the supervising dentist

-Maintain infection control standards and sterilize instruments between patients

-Participate in outreach and school-based preventive care initiatives as needed

-Assist in maintaining dental supply inventory and equipment

-Support quality improvement initiatives and clinical record audits

 

Minimum Qualifications:

-Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program

 

Current and unrestricted license to practice as a Dental Hygienist in any U.S. state or territory

 

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (must be current and valid)

-Minimum of 1 year of clinical dental hygiene experience preferred (IHS or tribal health experience is a plus)

-Familiarity with Electronic Dental Record systems (e.g., Dentrix, RPMS)

-Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations

-Ability to pass a federal background check and drug screening

 

Benefits:

-Paid Federal Holidays (11 per year)

-Paid Sick Leave and Paid Time Off (PTO)

-Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

-401(k) Retirement Plan