Dental Hygienist

About the role

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for providing comprehensive dental care, focusing on both preventative and therapeutic treatments. Their duties will include conducting routine dental screenings, administering prophylactic and therapeutic procedures, and offering oral health education to patients.

Responsibilities

• Taking patient periodical, panoramic, bite wing, and occlusal x-rays;
• Making preliminary examinations to screen for periodontal problems;
• Observing and reporting oral conditions;
• Examining mouth, throat, and pharynx;
• Examining teeth for plaque index;
• Observing and reporting symptoms of acute physical distress and reassuring apprehensive patients;
• Administering local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide analgesia if licensed to administer local anesthesia;
• Studies result of examination and determines types of services required and develops an acceptable treatment plan for periodontal treatment;
• Participating in Community outreach programs at local schools, head start, and community centers, etc.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene or related field;
• Current license as Registered Dental Hygienist in State of Montana or ability to obtain before starting position.

Qualifications

This employment announcement does not contain a comprehensive description of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with necessity.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Disclaimer

Please note that all communication will be via e-mail.

Disclaimer

This employment announcement does not contain a comprehensive description of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with necessity. Applicants with credentials that do not meet the minimum qualification for this position will not be considered. Rocky Boy Health Center Human Resources disclaims responsibility for ensuring the completion of application packages, considering only those applications received in proper and completed form before the 4:00 PM closing date for the advertised position. This employment announcement is subject to change depending on budget availability and organizational priorities. Employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and pre-employment drug test, with successful applicants being subject to a 60 business day probationary period.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies and Third-Party Vendors

Rocky Boy Health Center does not accept unsolicited resumes, proposals, or candidate submissions from recruiting agencies or third-party vendors. We are not seeking new recruiting or placement services for any positions at this time. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Rocky Boy Health Center, and we will not be responsible for any associated fees.