Dental Hygienist

Job Details

Job Location:

IHS Haskell - Lawrence, KS 66046
Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Health Care

Provide dental hygiene and dental education/prevention services which will expand present services that are not available to all adults and children seeking these services.

• Shall make available the personnel to provide dental hygiene services.
• Advise, administer, and perform dental hygiene services at chair side, to include:
  • Educational and therapeutic preventive services
  • Routine dental prophylaxis
• Shall provide consultation to the Indian Health Center’s dental staff in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases through personal contact.
• Shall become familiar with and understand the policies and procedures of the Indian Health Services.
• Shall be familiar with and understand the DHHS established standards of conduct.
• Shall provide patient and parent/guardians education and instruction for the following:
  • Dental disease processes
  • Principles of oral health disease prevention
  • Proper methods of oral health care that are appropriate to the age and needs of the patient.
• Shall provide periodontal services appropriate to the age and needs of the patient including:
  • Root planning
  • Curettage
  • Periodontal charting
  • Radiographs
  • Coronal polishing
  • Diagnostic procedures requested by the Chief Dental Officer
• Contractor is expected to maximize time management and efficiency of hygiene and infection control procedures so that between 6-8 patients are seen and appropriately treated during the clinic day.
• Shall be responsible for sharpening and maintenance of instruments and equipment used in patient treatment.
• Shall be responsible for maintenance and cleaning of the dental unit at the end of each workday.
• Shall be responsible for restocking of supplies used and in the operatory at the end of each workday.
• Shall expose and process radiographs.
• Shall assist with performing oral examinations on recall patients if time and workload permit.
• Shall assist the receptionist, when necessary, with the hygiene recall system and the contacting of short notice patients for treatment.
• Shall not engage in personal business during clinic hours.

• Completion of a course of study in dental hygiene accredited by the American Dental Association as evidenced by a degree or certification.
• A valid current and unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene.
• Background check required.

Public Trust

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Other benefits available

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; MCSG Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.