Dental Hygienist – Contract (1 Year)

Dental Hygienist – Contract (1 Year)
DT-Trak Consulting, Inc. | White Earth Service Unit (IHS) | Ogema, MN
Ogema, MN + satellite sites | ASAP – May 31, 2027 | Full-time · 40 hrs/week | Indian Health Service
$500 ONE-TIME TRAVEL ALLOWANCE provided at start of assignment
Compensation Package
TAXABLE HOURLY RATE
$40.00/hr
OT rate: $60.00/hr
WEEKLY PER DIEM
$1,246/wk
Non-taxed · lodging & meals
WEEKLY GROSS PACKAGE
$2,846/week
Based on 40 hrs/week
EST. ANNUAL VALUE
~$148,492
Incl. $500 travel allowance
About the Role
DT-Trak Consulting is seeking licensed Dental Hygienists for a one-year federal contract with the White Earth Service Unit of the Indian Health Service in northern Minnesota. You will provide preventive dental hygiene services to American Indian patients of all ages across three clinic locations, working under the general supervision of staff dentists. Patient volume is 8–10 patients per 8-hour shift. All dental equipment and supplies are government-furnished.

Work Locations
White Earth Health Center — 40520 Co Hwy 34, Ogema, MN 56569
Nay-Tah-Waush Health Center — 2471 310th Ave, Mahnomen, MN 56557
Pine Point Clinic — 47520 Mashkiki St, Ponsford, MN 56575
Responsibilities
Provide routine dental cleanings for children, adults, and elderly patients
Plan, coordinate, and evaluate preventive oral health programs for diverse patient groups
Administer local anesthesia under direct dentist supervision
Perform root planing, sealant application, and caries prevention treatments
Record medical/dental histories and develop patient treatment plans
Document all services in EHR (Dentrix) and maintain HIPAA compliance
Educate patients on home care therapy and diet as it relates to oral health
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygienist program in the United States
Active, unrestricted dental hygienist license in any U.S. state
Current BLS certification
Continuing education documentation current
U.S. citizen or meeting applicable federal requirements
Must pass federal background check (fingerprinting required within 7 days of award)
Negative TB screening within the past 365 days; IHS immunization policy compliance
Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records; Dentrix experience a plus
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Native American patients
Experience serving patients of all ages including pediatric and geriatric
Prior work at the White Earth Service Unit
Schedule Details
Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–4:30 pm (8-hour shifts, 30-min unpaid break)
11 federal holidays observed; facility closures are unpaid
Overtime not authorized under base contract terms
Uniform provided by clinician; all dental equipment and supplies furnished by IHS
Pay: $68.00 - $71.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygienist program in the United States
Work Location: In person