Licensed Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Public Health Dental Hygienist (School Screenings) – Southeast Oklahoma

Join a statewide public health initiative supporting pediatric oral health data collection across Oklahoma. This short-term assignment offers a day shift schedule , a competitive pay package , and the opportunity to make a measurable community impact through standardized school-based screenings. Start 09/01/2026 with a dedicated support team available 24/7 throughout your assignment.

Quick Facts

• Location: Oklahoma
• Start Date: 09/01/2026
• End Date/Duration: Average total of 7 days (until all screenings are completed). One day of training in Oklahoma City, OK.
• Shift: Days
• Employment Type: Contract/Temporary (short-term assignment)
• License/Certs: Active Oklahoma Dental Hygienist license required
• Experience : pediatric experience is a plus, but not required. Open to new grads as well.
• 6 Regions available:
  • Region 1 - Northeast OK
  • Region 2 - Northeast OK
  • Region 3 - Southeast OK
  • Region 4 - Southeast OK
  • Region 5 - Oklahoma City OK
  • Region 6 - Tulsa County OK

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: $50.45/hr
• Benefits: Competitive Pay Packages; Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit; Robust Referral Bonus Program; 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS

What You’ll Do

• Perform standardized oral health screenings for third grade students in school settings
• Document screening findings using standardized survey tools and required methodologies
• Follow program-specific protocols and infection control procedures
• Support statewide data collection efforts related to pediatric oral health conditions
• Coordinate with program administrators, school officials, and designated survey staff to facilitate screening activities
• Participate in required state-led calibration and training prior to conducting screenings. Planning for end of September.

What You Need

Required

• Valid, active Dental Hygienist license in the State of Oklahoma
• Ability to follow standardized screening protocols, documentation requirements, and infection control procedures

Preferred

• Experience with school-based screenings or public health survey work

About the Assignment

This assignment supports a statewide oral health survey evaluating oral health conditions among third grade students through standardized screening procedures across multiple regions in Oklahoma. You will complete a one-day state-led calibration/training prior to screenings and then support survey activities for an estimated number of days per region, continuing until all required screenings are completed.

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