DENTAL HYGIENIST

Yankton, SD

NEEDED: DENTAL HYGIENIST

LOCATION: 1016 Douglas Avenue, Yankton, South Dakota 57048

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, excluding Federal holidays, between 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, not to exceed 40 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • US CITIZEN
  • Be a graduate of an American Dental Association approved school of dental hygiene;
  • Be a registered Dental Hygienist, or pending registration; and
  • Be licensed, or pending licensure, to practice dental hygiene in any of the states or territories of the United State of America.
  • Hold a current CPR / BLS certification.

DUTIES: Shall provide dental hygiene care, on a non-discriminatory basis to include, but not be limited to:

  • Evaluation and diagnosis of periodontal disease.
  • Exposing radio graphs.
  • Scaling, polishing, and preventive education.
  • Comprehensive health and dental history of inmate patients.
  • Will also perform any dental services required by the Chief Dental Officer which may include administrative and clerical tasks.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and Healthcare Benefits contribution.