Travel Dental Hygienist
Taos, NM
Lumbee Group
5x8 hrs, Days
$3,494/weekOverview
- Start Date06/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration52 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$2,080/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,414/week
Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Sick pay
Description
Dental Hygienist
Local or Travel position
Location: Taos, NM 87571
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.
Job Description:
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.
Requirements:
- Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 3 years of experience (adult & pediatric)
- Active, unrestricted Dental Hygienist license (U.S.)
- 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
Responsibilities:
- 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
Employer
Lumbee Group
Lumbee Group Staffing Solutions is an Native American Indian Owned Business that provides trustworthy, reliable and competent Medical Professionals. Lumbee Group is a leading nationwide provider of medical staffing services and Healthcare IT consulting EHR / EMR Support Solutions from various medical roles such as RNs, LPN, PA, Allied Health Professionals, Pharmacists Technicians, Healthcare IT and other medical personnel that contribute to the overall care of your patients. We assist many U.S. Hospitals, Imaging Centers, Clinics, Labs and other medical facilities with a full spectrum of healthcare needs by staffing Nurse, Allied Health and IT-Health on permanent hire, traditional travel, project based or contract basis. Our primary motivation is to enhance patient outcomes by furnishing high-caliber solutions, cultivating valuable partnerships, and delivering outstanding outcomes.
Lumbee Group Healthcare Solutions has quickly become the name to trust for medical staffing solutions and developed a reputation as a leader in providing nursing, allied health, Healthcare IT with our variety of healthcare solutions Lumbee Group can tailored to your specific staffing needs.
Taos, NM
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