Dental Hygienist (Part-Time)

All Nations; Missoula (MT); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Four-day workweek

Growing dental department with leader­

Mission-driven and culturally grounded

Meaningful work serving Native and und

Résumé du poste

All Nations Health Center in Missoula, MT is seeking a compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our culturally grounded team serving Native American and underserved families. The role emphasizes prevention, education, and relationship-centered care within a trauma-informed environment.

You will work collaboratively with dental providers and staff to improve community oral health outcomes and provide services across both pediatric and adult patients.

Qualifications

• Montana Dental Hygienist license (active and unrestricted) required.
• CPR/BLS certification current or required upon hire.
• Experience providing preventive dental hygiene in a clinical setting preferred.
• Experience with Native American/underserved populations preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient education skills.
• Ability to collaborate within a mission-driven healthcare team.

Responsabilités

• Provide preventive dental hygiene services for adults and children.
• Perform prophylaxis, scaling/root planing, fluoride treatments, and sealants.
• Conduct oral cancer screenings and caries risk assessments.
• Provide oral health education and prevention-focused counseling.
• Assist in identifying patient treatment needs and referrals for specialty care.

Connaissances

Compassionate

Communication skills

Patient education

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Description du poste

Shift: Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (may adjust based on clinic needs)

All Nations Health Center is seeking a compassionate, culturally responsive, and motivated Dental Hygienist to join our growing dental team serving Native American and underserved families in Missoula, Montana. This position is more than a dental hygiene role — it is an opportunity to build relationships, improve access to oral healthcare, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our relatives and community members. The Dental Hygienist provides preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services within a culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and relative-centered care environment. This role works collaboratively with dental providers, Patient Services Representatives (PSRs), and clinical staff to support high-quality patient care and improve community oral health outcomes.

About the clinic

All Nations Health Center is an Urban Indian Health Organization dedicated to providing holistic, culturally responsive healthcare services to Native American and underserved populations. Our dental clinic is the only urban clinic in Montana focused on delivering dental services specifically for the Native population. We are committed to reducing barriers to care, improving access to preventive services, and creating a welcoming environment where every patient feels respected, valued, and supported.

Our team values:

• Compassionate, patient-centered care
• Cultural humility and responsiveness
• Prevention and community wellness
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Relationship-centered care grounded in Indigenous values

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Services & Patient Care

• Provide preventive dental hygiene services for adult and pediatric patients
• Perform prophylaxis, periodontal scaling and root planing, fluoride treatments, and sealants
• Conduct oral cancer screenings and caries risk assessments
• Provide oral health education and prevention-focused patient counseling
• Assist in identifying patient treatment needs and referrals for specialty or restorative dental care

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active and unrestricted Montana Dental Hygienist license required
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred or required upon hire
• Experience providing preventive dental hygiene services in a clinical setting preferred
• Experience working with Native American, underserved, or culturally diverse populations preferred
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient education skills
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare team

What We Are Looking For

• Passionate about serving Native American families and underserved populations
• Compassionate and patient-centered
• Culturally sensitive, respectful, and community-oriented
• A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment
• Motivated to help expand access to quality dental care
• Comfortable building trust with patients of all ages

Position Highlights

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact in community health
• Meaningful work serving Native families and underserved patients
• Growing dental department with leadership support
• Competitive compensation
• Mission-driven and culturally grounded workplace
• Four-day workweek organizational structure

Physical Demands

This position may require occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds. The ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, and feel is required. The ability to hear normal conversational speech and maintain near and far visual acuity is required.

Compliance & Accreditation Statement

All Nations Health Center is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in compliance with AAAHC accreditation standards, Indian Health Service (IHS) requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations. Employees are expected to adhere to all organizational policies, confidentiality requirements, and quality improvement standards. Preference in employment is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with Title 42 CFR 36.221.