Dentistry - Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist Position

DT-Trak Consulting is seeking licensed Dental Hygienists for a one-year federal contract with the White Earth Service Unit of the Indian Health Service in northern Minnesota. You will provide preventive dental hygiene services to American Indian patients of all ages across three clinic locations, working under the general supervision of staff dentists. Patient volume is 8–10 patients per 8-hour shift. All dental equipment and supplies are government-furnished.

Work Locations:

• White Earth Health Center — 40520 Co Hwy 34, Ogema, MN 56569
• Nay-Tah-Waush Health Center — 2471 310th Ave, Mahnomen, MN 56557
• Pine Point Clinic — 47520 Mashkiki St, Ponsford, MN 56575

Responsibilities:

• Provide routine dental cleanings for children, adults, and elderly patients
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate preventive oral health programs for diverse patient groups
• Administer local anesthesia under direct dentist supervision
• Perform root planing, sealant application, and caries prevention treatments
• Record medical/dental histories and develop patient treatment plans
• Document all services in EHR (Dentrix) and maintain HIPAA compliance
• Educate patients on home care therapy and diet as it relates to oral health

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygienist program in the United States
• Active, unrestricted dental hygienist license in any U.S. state
• Current BLS certification
• Continuing education documentation current
• U.S. citizen or meeting applicable federal requirements
• Must pass federal background check (fingerprinting required within 7 days of award)
• Negative TB screening within the past 365 days; IHS immunization policy compliance
• Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records; Dentrix experience a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Native American patients
• Experience serving patients of all ages including pediatric and geriatric
• Prior work at the White Earth Service Unit

Schedule Details:

• Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–4:30 pm (8-hour shifts, 30-min unpaid break)
• 11 federal holidays observed; facility closures are unpaid
• Overtime not authorized under base contract terms
• Uniform provided by clinician; all dental equipment and supplies furnished by IHS

Compensation Package:

• Weekly Gross for 40-hour week $2,846
• Taxable Hourly Rate $40
• Weekly Non-taxable Per Diem $1,246 (M&I $476 weekly + Lodging $770 weekly)
• Benefits - Health, Vision, Dental

Client Details City Ogema State MN Zip Code 56569