Description
Uintah and Ouray Health Clinic, Indian Health Service
Are you passionate about making a real impact on community health? The Uintah and Ouray Health Clinic, Indian Health Service, in Fort Duchesne, Utah, is seeking part-time Contract Dental Hygienists to join our dedicated team in delivering high-quality oral healthcare to Native American communities.
If you’re passionate about preventive care, patient education, and working in a supportive clinical environment, this is a meaningful opportunity to make a difference. Join us in helping to create brighter smiles and healthier lives in a culturally rich setting.
Position Details:
- Part-time contract: 1–2 days per week
- Clinic hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Flexible scheduling based on clinic needs
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience and contract terms
- Initial contract up to 1 year with potential for extension
- Minimum 2 years of clinical dental experience required (IHS or community health experience preferred)
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine cleanings, scaling, root planing, and fluoride treatments
- Conduct patient screenings and review dental X-rays
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive dental care
- Assist dentists during examinations and procedures as needed
- Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation
- Adhere to IHS and CDC infection control and sterilization protocols
- Collaborate with the dental team to ensure continuity of care
- Provide culturally sensitive care tailored to the Native American population
Additional Duties:
This job description is not all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Employees are expected to follow job-related instructions and perform related duties as requested by supervisors.
Indian Preference Exercised:
Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. This position is designated as a TIER 2 role. Preference will be given to individuals as required under Section 22-2-4(B).
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program.
- Active and unrestricted state dental hygiene license (in any state)
- Certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration preferred.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical dental setting (IHS or community health experience is a plus).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, living primarily in the United States
- Must be willing and able to pass Federal Security Clearance
- Ability to work part-time
- Immunization Records will be required if hired
- Excellent computer and organizational skills required
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be willing to submit to a federal background check
If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for healthcare, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Apply today to meet with a member of our recruitment team!
