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Travel Dental Hygienist - $55 to $77 per hour in Klawock, AK

Acruex Health, Klawock, AK, United States


Dental Hygienist

Location:

Klawock, AK

Agency:

Acruex Health

Pay:

$55 to $77 per hour

Shift Information:

Days - 5 days x 8 hours

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
Permanent (Full Time)

Currently offering a $25K Sign-on Bonus and $10K Relocation

Pay Rate: $122,000.00 to $158,000.00/Yearly.

Summary:

Dental hygienists provide preventive oral care, assist dentists in clinical procedures, and educate patients on maintaining good oral hygiene. They play a key role in identifying oral health issues and promoting overall dental wellness.

Responsibilities

Provides age-specific patient education in the prevention and control of oral disease stressing the importance of oral hygiene, home care and nutrition.

Examination of oral tissues, periodontal therapy, coronal polishing of teeth, and apply topical fluoride; measures and marks periodontal pockets; performs x-rays, records pulse, blood pressure and temperature.

Manages patient schedule.

Coordinates and conducts dental prevention activities, including health fairs, sealant clinics, and Head Start clinics.

Maintains hygienist supplies and instruments, including sterilization of instruments.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of a two-year Dental Hygiene Program.

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Pass the National Board Examination for Dental Hygienist.

Active Dental Hygiene License in the State of Alaska or another U.S. State. Alaska State Hygiene License preferred.

BLS required within 45 days of start and maintained thereafter.

High school diploma or GED.

Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years.

High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year.

Benefits

Medical Insurance.

Dental Insurance.

Vision Insurance.

And all other applicable benefits.

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