Travel Dental Hygienist
Warm Springs, OR
Lumbee Group
5x8 hrs, Days

Dental Hygienist  
Location: Warm Springs, OR 97761 

Pay Rate: $55 per hour + $1,246 weekly travel stipends if applicable
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Contract Length: 1 year 

• Federal contract in bidding process open for locals and travelers 

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

Job Description: 

The Dental Hygienist Contractor shall provide preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services within the scope of state licensure and granted privileges. 
Requirements: 

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program;
• Current, unrestricted Dental Hygienist license in a State, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Territory;
• Current certifications required by state law for anesthesia or nitrous oxide administration, if applicable;
• Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience preferred;
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to meet IHS credentialing and background requirements 

Responsibilities: 

• Dental Hygienist responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Performing oral healthcare and risk assessments;
• Reviewing and documenting patient health history;
• Recording blood pressure and applicable screening information;
• Performing oral cancer screenings;
• Completing periodontal charting and assessments;
• Performing dental prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance;
• Removing plaque, calculus, and biofilm deposits;
• Applying fluoride and dental sealants;
• Taking and processing dental radiographs
• Providing oral hygiene instruction and preventive education;
• Counseling patients regarding nutrition and oral health;
• Coordinating dental recall and preventive care scheduling;
• Administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide when authorized;
• Performing temporary restorations and polishing procedures within licensure;
• Assisting with post-operative care and suture removal as authorized;
• Documenting all patient encounters and procedures in Dentrix and RPMS/EHR;
• Collaborating with dentists and healthcare providers regarding patient care.