Dental Hygienist- Direct Hire

Medical Edge Recruitment has an immediate opening for a Dental Hygienist for a Direct Hire opportunity in Klawock, AK.

PAY RANGE

$54.60 - $76.93 per hour $25K Sign-On Bonus and $10K Relocation for qualified hire Plus $20K annual geographic differential on top of base pay

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide optimum age-specific prevention and curative periodontal and dental care by performing hygiene services for infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

This is a non-profit health consortium serving the health interests of residents of Southeast Alaska. The organization prioritizes employee development, professional advancement, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and short/long-term disability.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides age-specific patient education in prevention and control of oral disease, emphasizing oral hygiene, home care, and nutrition
• Performs oral tissue examination, periodontal therapy, coronal polishing, fluoride application, periodontal pocket measurements, and dental x-rays
• Records vital signs including pulse, blood pressure, and temperature
• Manages patient schedules
• Coordinates dental prevention activities such as health fairs, sealant clinics, and Head Start clinics
• Maintains sterilization and inventory of hygienist supplies and instruments
• Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None required

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND LICENSES REQUIRED

• Graduate of a two-year Dental Hygiene Program
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Must pass National Board Examination for Dental Hygienists
• Active Dental Hygiene License in Alaska or another U.S. state (Alaska license preferred)
• BLS required within 45 days of hire and maintained thereafter
• High school diploma or GED required
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and annually

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of infection control techniques
• Understanding of dental and periodontal disease and treatment therapies
• Proper use of dental instruments
• Strong clinical hygiene skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Accurate clinical judgment
• Ability to maintain prolonged positioning over patients and strong manual dexterity

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Clinical Competency Assessment
• Dental Hygienist - Alaska State Board Licensure
• High Risk Competency