Dental Hygienist

Location:

Hoopa, CA Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Type: Tribal Salary Range: $48 to $58 / Per Hour Open Period: 7/10/2026 until filled Summary: We operate an ambulatory medical clinic located on the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation, partially funded by the Indian Health Service. The clinic is solely owned and operated by the Hoopa Valley Tribe. We are a Joint Commission accredited ambulatory clinic and behavioral health unit, with our Patient Centered Medical Home accreditation. Our primary programs and services are outpatient medical, dental, pharmacy, outreach services, senior nutrition, ambulance service, a grant funded diabetes department, and behavioral health unit (which includes mental health and substance abuse). Hoopa is located on the beautiful Trinity River in Northern California. Hoopa is a small community of approximately 3,000 residents; primarily Native American. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM. Work weeks are based on 80-hour pay periods, and employees are paid every other Friday. The position is a full-time, regular staff position that includes benefits such as: a 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan (100% vested, KMC up to 5% match); 12 paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; vacation leave of 8 hours per month, increases based on years of service; and, sick leave of 8 hours per month.

Provides general preventative dental care designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease by performing the following duties. More info about area: http://www.hopa-nsn.gov Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Duties: 1. Support the overall mission of the K''ima:w Medical Center. 2. Under the general supervision of the Dentist, perform all aspects of clinical preventive hygiene services. 3. Provide Oral hygiene instruction, periodontal charting, prophylaxis, polishing, application of topical fluoride, pit and Fissure sealants, root planning and curettage, intra-oral and soft tissue exam including periodontal tissue, and apply Sodium Diamine fluoride. 4. Take and develop bite-wing, periapical, and full mouth digital radiographs. 5. Maintain a clean and sterile atmosphere, instruments, and equipment. 6. Review and be familiar with the California Table of Permitted Duties. 7. Update medical history, dental conditions, diseases, and risks. 8. Complete chart notes efficiently and within the time frame of (72hrs) with correct coding and provider. 9. Serve as an oral health educator by introducing new preventative techniques and counseling. 10. Maintain the hygiene recall system. 11. Attend and provide treatment and education materials during all scheduled outreach events. 12. Administer local anesthesia. 13. Work with other staff to keep the clinic in a clean, sanitary, and presentable condition. 14. Maintains stock of hygiene supplies and instruments/equipment. 15. Recognizes and treats simple emergencies; able to perform one and two-person cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 16. Review and be familiar with the clinic and insurance guidelines for all periodontal procedures. 17. Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned. Qualifications: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A graduate of an accredited School of Dental Hygiene; clinical experience preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: • Current CPR Certificate within six months of hire and maintain such. • Valid State License for Dental Hygienist. (State of California Preferred). Anesthesia License (State of California Preferred). OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Ability to operate and maintain standard dental equipment. • Ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, etc.). • Ability to work with Electronic Health Record (EHR). Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: 072026 Get Details & Apply: https://www.kimaw.org/jobs Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov