Public Health Dental Hygienist – Expanded Scope

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska invites a Public Health Dental Hygienist to join our team in Omaha, NE. The role requires professional dental hygiene expertise and supervision by the on-site dentist in an outpatient clinic setting.

Responsibilities include advanced prophylactic care, local anesthesia administration, charting, and education initiatives for the community. Strong communication and willingness to travel are preferred. This is a full-time position within our tribal health program.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in good standing.
• Ability to administer local anesthesia.
• Experience with prophylaxis and preventive procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced prophylactic and preventative dental procedures.
• Administer local anesthesia under dentist supervision.
• Record medical and dental histories and review patient habits and diet.
• Plan and conduct community-based dental prevention programs.
• Develop and present oral health lectures and demonstrations.
• Proctor dental hygiene students and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Local anesthesia

Prophylaxis

Record histories

Infection control

Dental software

Education

Nebraska Dental Hygienist License

Good standing

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska invites a Public Health Dental Hygienist to join our team in Omaha, NE. The role requires professional dental hygiene expertise and supervision by the on-site dentist in an outpatient clinic setting.

Responsibilities include advanced prophylactic care, local anesthesia administration, charting, and education initiatives for the community. Strong communication and willingness to travel are preferred. This is a full-time position within our tribal health program.