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Travel Clinic Dental Hygienist - $2,846 per week

DT-Trak Consulting, Inc · Ogema, MN · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$45/hrFull-time

Job Description & Requirements

Dentistry Specialty: Dental Hygienist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: September 7, 2026
Duration: 52 weeks
Hours: 40 per week, 8 hours per day
Shift: Day Shift
Employment Type: Travel
Compensation Package: Taxable Hourly Rate: $45.00/hr
Weekly Per Diem (Non-Taxed): $1,046/week — Lodging & Meals
Weekly Gross Package: $2,846/week (based on 40 hrs)
Est. Annual Value: ~$148,192
Blended Effective Rate: $71.15/hr — Taxable wages + non-taxed per diem combined | 93% above MN staff average
Assignment Details: Facility: White Earth Health Center (Indian Health Service)
Location: Ogema, MN 56569
Additional Sites: Pine Point Satellite Clinic (Ponsford, MN) | Naytahwaush Satellite Clinic (Mahnomen, MN)
Shift: Days | Monday–Friday | 7:00AM–4:30PM
Hours: 40 hrs/week | No nights | No weekends | No OT
Contract: Base Year + 4 Option Years (up to 5 years)
Start: ASAP — Allow 4–6 weeks for background check & credentialing
Position Summary: DT-Trak Consulting is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist for a federal contract position at the White Earth Health Center, operated by the Indian Health Service (IHS) in northwestern Minnesota. This is a stable, long-term federal contract offering an exceptional compensation package and a meaningful mission serving Native American communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide routine prophylactic cleaning services to eligible patients (8–10 patients per 8-hour shift)
  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct preventive oral health programs for diverse patient groups (pediatric, diabetic, geriatric, etc.)
  • Administer local anesthesia under direct dentist supervision
  • Perform scaling, root planing, sealant application, and desensitization procedures
  • Record medical/dental histories; administer caries prevention agents; instruct patients in home care therapy
  • Develop patient treatment plans and provide appropriate referrals
  • Document all services in EHR and Dentrix systems (training provided)
  • Comply with HIPAA, AAAHC, CMS, and IHS standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduate of an accredited U.S. Dental Hygienist Program
  • Active, unrestricted Dental Hygienist license in any U.S. state
  • Current BLS certification
  • Continuing education documentation
  • Ability to pass federal criminal history background check and fingerprinting
  • Negative TB screening within the last 365 days
  • ISSA training certificate of completion prior to start
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; willingness to learn Dentrix EHR
  • U.S. citizen or meeting applicable federal requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Prior experience working with Native American patients or in IHS/tribal healthcare settings
  • Experience serving patients of all ages including pediatric and geriatric populations
  • Prior service at White Earth Service Unit

WHY CHOOSE THIS ASSIGNMENT

  • Outstanding total package: $40/hr taxable + $1,246/week non-taxed per diem — estimated annual value ~$148,492
  • $500 one-time travel allowance at start
  • Stable Monday–Friday day schedule — no nights, no weekends, no mandatory OT
  • Government-furnished equipment, supplies, and facilities — zero out-of-pocket clinical costs
  • Meaningful mission delivering quality care with cultural sensitivity to Native American communities
  • Up to 5-year contract — long-term stability
  • Dedicated credentialing and compliance support team from day one

Documents Needed to Apply

  • Current resume/CV
  • Active state dental hygienist license (copy)
  • BLS certification card
  • Continuing education documentation
  • TB test results (within 365 days)

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

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