Akicita Federal · 4 months ago
Dental Hygienist
Sisseton, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expAkicita Federal, LLC is seeking a dedicated and licensed Dental Hygienist to support oral health initiatives at the Sisseton Indian Health Service Unit. This role is essential in providing preventative dental care, patient education, and clinical services as part of a collaborative healthcare team serving the Native American community.
ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject Management
Responsibilities
Perform dental cleanings, scaling, root planning, and polishing of teeth
Conduct oral health assessments and document findings in Electronic Dental Records (EDR)
Take, develop, and interpret digital dental radiographs (X-rays)
Apply fluoride treatments, sealants, and desensitizing agents as needed
Educate patients (children and adults) on proper oral hygiene, dietary guidance, and tobacco cessation
Monitor and report signs of oral disease to the supervising dentist
Maintain infection control standards and sterilize instruments between patients
Participate in outreach and school-based preventive care initiatives as needed
Assist in maintaining dental supply inventory and equipment
Support quality improvement initiatives and clinical record audits
Qualification
Required
Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program
Current and unrestricted license to practice as a Dental Hygienist in any U.S. state or territory
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (must be current and valid)
Ability to pass a federal background check and drug screening
Preferred
Minimum of 1 year of clinical dental hygiene experience preferred (IHS or tribal health experience is a plus)
Familiarity with Electronic Dental Record systems (e.g., Dentrix, RPMS)
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations
Benefits
Paid Federal Holidays (11 per year)
Paid Sick Leave and Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company
Akicita Federal
Akicita Federal specializes in medical staffing, information technology, cybersecurity, and construction project management services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mike Shvenderman
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Young
Chief Operations Officer
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