Dental Hygienist

The Skokomish Indian Tribe is seeking to hire Dental Hygienist. The Dental Hygienist will provide preventative dental care to Skokomish Wellness Center patients and will plan and implement programs with the Dentist.

The DH will teach dental health education and promote the use of fluoride in our communities. Requires a comprehensive knowledge of oral hygiene care in outpatient settings. Knowledge of the principles and practice of child and adult dental hygiene and periodontal procedures is necessary. The Dental Hygienist must be aware of the public health, social and economic factors which impact the overall health, and more specifically the oral health of their patients.

The Dental Hygienist must be able to creatively work with other health care professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve program effectiveness. Records in the EMR (Electronic Medical Records) the patient-hygienist transactions as they occur so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.

Complete chart notes are entered, and procedures are completed in the Dentrix EMR. Graduate of a Dental Hygiene Program from an accredited U.S. Dental Hygiene School with an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene Registered Dental Hygienist Washington State License.

One (I) year experience in private practice or public health clinic preferred. Candidate must have an understanding of and sensitivity to the particular problems faced by the Native American community. $99,840.00 annually.

For a full job description and required application visit our website komish.org or contact Winona Plant at x2009.