full-time 3 months ago
Dental Hygienist
Akicita Federal
Akicita Federal,
Redmond, OR 97756, Redmond
110,000 - 115,000/yr
About the Practice
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Job Description
Akicita Federal is hiring a Dental Hygienist to deliver high-quality preventive oral health care to tribal community members served by the Indian Health Service in Warm Springs, OR. This is a hands-on clinical role where your expertise directly shapes the oral health and overall wellness of an underserved Native American community. Every day, you'll work alongside a dedicated dental team to make care that genuinely matters more accessible.
Provide comprehensive dental hygiene services — including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and periodontal maintenance — for patients across all age groups
Conduct thorough oral health assessments, document clinical findings accurately, and maintain patient records in accordance with IHS standards
Administer fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and other preventive therapies to both pediatric and adult patients
Expose, process, and interpret dental radiographs to support dentist diagnosis and treatment planning
Educate patients and families on oral hygiene techniques, nutrition, and disease prevention tailored to individual and cultural needs
Coordinate with dentists, dental assistants, and other clinic staff to deliver seamless, patient-centered care
Maintain infection control protocols and ensure proper sterilization and preparation of instruments and treatment areas
Active, unrestricted Dental Hygienist license in any U.S. state or territory; must be eligible to obtain Oregon licensure
Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program (Associate's degree minimum; Bachelor's degree preferred)
Current CPR/BLS certification
Proficiency in dental radiography techniques and radiation safety practices
Ability to document clinical findings and maintain accurate patient records within an electronic health record system
What sets candidates apart:
Previous clinical experience in a federal, tribal, or Indian Health Service dental program
Familiarity with the IHS Electronic Health Record (EHR) or similar government dental software
Experience serving Native American or other underserved rural patient populations
Knowledge of culturally competent care practices relevant to Indigenous communities
Oregon state dental hygiene licensure already in hand at time of application
About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.
Provide comprehensive dental hygiene services — including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and periodontal maintenance — for patients across all age groups
Conduct thorough oral health assessments, document clinical findings accurately, and maintain patient records in accordance with IHS standards
Administer fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and other preventive therapies to both pediatric and adult patients
Expose, process, and interpret dental radiographs to support dentist diagnosis and treatment planning
Educate patients and families on oral hygiene techniques, nutrition, and disease prevention tailored to individual and cultural needs
Coordinate with dentists, dental assistants, and other clinic staff to deliver seamless, patient-centered care
Maintain infection control protocols and ensure proper sterilization and preparation of instruments and treatment areas
Active, unrestricted Dental Hygienist license in any U.S. state or territory; must be eligible to obtain Oregon licensure
Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program (Associate's degree minimum; Bachelor's degree preferred)
Current CPR/BLS certification
Proficiency in dental radiography techniques and radiation safety practices
Ability to document clinical findings and maintain accurate patient records within an electronic health record system
What sets candidates apart:
Previous clinical experience in a federal, tribal, or Indian Health Service dental program
Familiarity with the IHS Electronic Health Record (EHR) or similar government dental software
Experience serving Native American or other underserved rural patient populations
Knowledge of culturally competent care practices relevant to Indigenous communities
Oregon state dental hygiene licensure already in hand at time of application
About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.
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