Travel Dental Hygienist - in Klawock, AK

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

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 **
* Summary:

The Dental Hygienist provides preventive oral health care, educates patients on proper dental hygiene, and supports dentists in delivering high-quality dental care. This role requires clinical expertise, patient communication skills, and adherence to safety and infection control standards.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job:

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
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 Certification required,

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
Benefits:

Medical Insurance.

Dental Insurance.

Vision Insurance.

And all other applicable benefits.