Dental Hygienist

Akicita Federal is hiring a Dental Hygienist to deliver high-quality preventive oral health care to tribal community members served by the Indian Health Service in Warm Springs, OR. This is a hands‑on clinical role where your expertise directly shapes the oral health and overall wellness of an underserved Native American community. Every day, you'll work alongside a dedicated dental team to make care that genuinely matters more accessible. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive dental hygiene services — including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and periodontal maintenance — for patients across all age groups Conduct thorough oral health assessments, document clinical findings accurately, and maintain patient records in accordance with IHS standards Administer fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and other preventive therapies to both pediatric and adult patients Expose, process, and interpret dental radiographs to support dentist diagnosis and treatment planning Educate patients and families on oral hygiene techniques, nutrition, and disease prevention tailored to individual and cultural needs Coordinate with dentists, dental assistants, and other clinic staff to deliver seamless, patient‑centered care Maintain infection control protocols and ensure proper sterilization and preparation of instruments and treatment areas Qualifications Previous clinical experience in a federal, tribal, or Indian Health Service dental program Familiarity with the IHS Electronic Health Record (EHR) or similar government dental software Experience serving Native American or other underserved rural patient populations Knowledge of culturally competent care practices relevant to Indigenous communities Oregon state dental hygiene licensure already in hand at time of application Equal Opportunity Employer Akicita Federal is an equal‑opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self‑Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93‑638) where applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr Akicita Cyber