Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: IHS Haskell - Lawrence , KS 66046Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareJOB SUMMARY: Provide dental hygiene and dental education/prevention services which will expand present services that are not available to all adults and children seeking these services.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Shall make available the personnel to provide dental hygiene services.
Advise, administer, and perform dental hygiene services at chair side, to include:
Educational and therapeutic preventive services
Routine dental prophylaxis
Shall provide consultation to the Indian Health Center’s dental staff in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases through personal contact.
Shall become familiar with and understand the policies and procedures of the Indian Health Services.
Shall be familiar with and understand the DHHS established standards of conduct
Shall provide patient and parent/guardians education and instruction for the following:
Dental disease processes
Principles of oral health disease prevention
Proper methods of oral health care that are appropriate to the age and needs of the patient.
Shall provide periodontal services appropriate to the age and needs of the patient including:
Root planning
Curettage
Periodontal charting
Radiographs
Coronal polishing
Diagnostic procedures requested by the Chief Dental Officer
Contractor is expected to maximize time management and efficiency of hygiene and infection control procedures so that between 6-8 patients are seen and appropriately treated during the clinic day.
Shall be responsible for sharpening and maintenance of instruments and equipment used in patient treatment.
Shall be responsible for maintenance and cleaning of the dental unit at the end of each workday.
Shall be responsible for restocking of supplies used and in the operatory at the end of each workday.
Shall expose and process radiographs.
Shall assist with performing oral examinations on recall patients if time and workload permit.
Shall assist the receptionist, when necessary, with the hygiene recall system and the contacting of short notice patients for treatment.
Shall not engage in personal business during clinic hours.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Completion of a course of study in dental hygiene accredited by the American Dental Association as evidenced by a degree or certification.
A valid current and unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene.
Background check required.
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Public Trust
QualificationsABOUT US: At MCSG Technologies, we believe the path to success begins by empowering our employees to do what is best for our customers. This helps create value for our customers and business partners through efficiencies and cost-effective relationships that are built on trust, while delivering on-time and within budget. Our company ethos is simple Empowered to serve our customers, our communities, our colleagues. If you would like to learn more, please visit our website at www.mcsgtech.com or find us on Glassdoor.
BENEFITS OFFERED: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, paid time off, holidays and more. Learn more about MCSG Technologies benefits: https://www.mcsgtech.com/benefits/.
COLORADO'S EQUAL PAY ACT: In compliance with Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; MCSG Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)