Dental Hygienist

Indian Preference applies. Qualified Indian (American Indian or Alaskan Native) applicants will receive preference in accordance with 25 U.S.C. § 5323 and 25 U.S.C. § 472a.

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• Minimum Requirements
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program
• Valid state license to practice as a Dental Hygienist
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, tools, and patient care standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Preferred Requirements
• Previous experience in a dental practice or clinic
• Familiarity with dental software systems, especially Open Dental
• BLS for healthcare providers certification

• Required Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities
• Perform routine dental cleanings, including scaling, polishing, and plaque removal
• Assess patients’ oral health and report findings to the dentist
• Take and develop dental X-rays as needed
• Apply preventative treatments such as fluoride, silver diamine fluoride, and sealants
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventative care
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
• Ensure all dental instruments and equipment are properly sterilized
• Follow infection control protocols and safety standards
• Assist the dentist during procedures when required
• This position is based in an integrated healthcare setting and involves regular interaction with patients and dental, medical, and behavioral health staff. The role may require standing for extended periods.
• Other duties as assigned.

\n $70 - $90 an hour \n

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to keyboard or type, handle materials used in performing the essential functions of the classification, and reach with hands and arms. The employee will be asked to perform repetitive behaviors (e.g., typing and data entry). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (think boxes of paper). Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person, by telephone. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in an office setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must also analyze and evaluate situations and adopt effective courses of action.

Why Work for Us?

• At Cedar Wellness Center, we share a journey—with patients, our coworkers, and the many communities of which we are a part.
• Our work is to build connections with individuals and families and to save lives in the process.
• The cedar tree is flexible in the wind, making it almost impossible to break.
• It is a symbol of strength and an ancient resource for longboats and shelter.
• We see these elements coming together in Cedar Wellness—a place that honors the strength that it requires for patients to get help and the adaptability and courage it takes to join them on their journey to recovery.

We support our team through a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunities for continuing education and professional advancement. Cedar Wellness Center staff will also be cross trained to meet the needs of patients and to make each day a success. On-the-job training will empower team members, as we believe the excellence of the clinic and the professional development of our staff complement one another.

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