Dental Hygienist

6 months ago

Browning, Illinois, United States Department Of Health And Human Services Full time
Summary

Positions of Dental Hygienist are located within Hospitals and Health Centers, Branch of Medical Staff Services in the Billings Area Indian Health Service. The purpose of this position is to provide dental hygiene care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. The incumbent reports to the Chief Dental Officer.



Duties
  • Plans, coordinates and evaluates preventative oral health programs for various patient groups.
  • Provides dental hygiene services in community based programs
  • Develops procedural instructions to be used by dental hygienists, dental assistants, dietitians and nutritionist, and the nursing staff in the delivery of oral health care to patients throughout the clinic.
  • Administers oral prophylactic and dental hygiene treatment to patients presenting a variety of abnormal conditions.