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

$110,000 - $115,000 a year

- 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