Registered Dental Hygienist

Overview

Pay Rate: $52 per hour plus $1,414 weekly travel stipends (If applicable)

Schedule: 8-hour shift scheduled within the Taos-Picuris Service Unit’s hours of operation, which are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Contract Length: 1 year with the option to extend

Benefits: $5.09 per hour for Health and Welfare, 10 days PTO, Accrued sick days, and 11 Paid Holidays.

We are seeking an experienced Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality preventive and therapeutic oral care in a well-structured clinical setting. This role focuses on patient education, disease prevention, and supporting overall oral health in an underserved community.

• Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience (adult & pediatric)
• BLS or ACLS certification
• Radiography (X-ray) certification
• Local anesthesia authorization
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to meet IHS credentialing requirements
• Dentrix (or similar EHR) experience preferred

• Perform dental cleanings, scaling and root planing, periodontal assessments, and oral cancer screenings
• Take and review dental radiographs to support diagnosis and treatment planning
• Apply preventive treatments such as fluoride and sealants
• Administer local anesthesia and deliver therapeutic agents as permitted
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, plaque control, and post-treatment care
• Accurately document all patient encounters in Dentrix/EHR systems
• Maintain strict infection control and sterilization protocols
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure proper equipment readiness
• Monitor patient conditions and assist in dental or medical emergencies
• Support inventory management of dental supplies and equipment
• Communicate effectively with providers and patients to ensure continuity of care