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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE:
DENTAL HYGIENIST
EMPLOYER:
ROCKY BOY HEALTH BOARD
SUPERVISOR:
CHIEF DENTAL OFFICER
SALARY:
NEGOTIABLE - DOE
STATUS:
REGULAR PART-TIME
OPENING DATE: APRIL 4, 2017
CLOSING DATE: APRIL 19, 2017 @ 4:30 PM
PROBATIONARY
PERIOD:
SIXTY (60) CALENDAR DAYS FROM INITIAL APPOINTMENT
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Taking patient periodical, panoramic, bite wing, and occlusal x-rays; making preliminary
examinations to screen for periodontal problems; observing and reporting oral conditions;
examining mouth, throat, and pharynx; examining teeth for plaque index; observing and
reporting symptoms of acute physical distress and reassuring apprehensive patients.
Patient treatment, planning and consultation including interpreting routine X-rays for purpose
of providing dental hygiene services; planning the sequence of dental hygiene procedures for
appointments or series of appointments; reviewing patient medical and dental histories;
preparing treatment plan for plaque control; planning and adapting diet for patients; answering
patient inquiries regarding use of nonprescription drugs, such as toothpaste and mouthwashes;
and patient education regarding dental disease prevention and treatment.
Preventive and therapeutic service including using ultrasonic devices and hand instruments to
remove supra gingival and sub gingival calculus, performing root planing, applying disclosing
solutions to the teeth to identify plaque, applying fluoride to the teeth; cleaning interproximal
surfaces of teeth of teeth using dental floss or tape, polishing coronal surfaces of the teeth;
applying fluoride to the teeth, and performing oral prophylaxis on ambulatory patients.
Serves as a dental hygienist responsible for providing routine and advanced prophylactic and
therapeutic dental care to postsugical and periodontal patients. Public Health Services
including dental screenings and oral health education
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Administers local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide analgesia if licensed to administer local
anesthesia. Studies result of examination and determines types of services required and
develops an acceptable treatment plan for periodontal treatment. Performs dental hygiene
proplrylactic care for patients with behavioral problems. Informs the patient about good dental
health practices.
Makes referrals of patients to other dental officers.
Participates in Community outreach programs at local schools, head start, and community
centers, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
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Current valid Montana Driver’s License.
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) on licensure with the State of Montana
Dental License (Board Certified).
Graduate of accredited dental hygienist school
Other Selection Criteria:
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Qualified Chippewa Cree members who are honorably discharged veterans will be given
preference. DD214 required.
Chippewa Cree Tribal Preference.
Will be subject to random (drug testing.
If terminated from any positions within the Chippewa Cree Tribe for violations of the Drug and
Alcohol Ordinance I-99, must have completed requirements of the ordinance (must submit proof).
Only those applications properly completed and received on or before the closing date will be
considered for the position advertised.
Applicants who meet the required qualifications described above will be further evaluated to
determine the extent to which their education, work related experience, training, awards,
professional recognition and supervisory appraisals indicate they possess or have the potential to
acquire knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) required to perform the duties and
responsibilities described above. On a separate sheet of paper discuss how you performed or have
potential to develop the particular knowledge, skill or ability listed below. Failure to submit
written responses as part of your application may result in an ineligible rating or
substantially lower score.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of Oral Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
2. Knowledge of Oral Anatomy and Pathology.
3. Ability to provide Dental Prophylaxis and Therapeutic Dental Hygiene Treatment.
Candidates must submit the listed items:
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Cover Letter/Letter of interest
Official Transcripts, showing degree
Resume and Application
Three (3) current References with telephone numbers
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Proof of Tribal Enrollment, if applicable
Proof of Current Montana Driver’s License
Proof of Veteran- Honorable Discharge (DD-214), if applicable
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed above
Submit to:
Geri Racine, HR Officer
Taunia Racine, HR Asst/Plan Admnistrator
Rocky Boy Health Board
R.R.1 Box 664
Box Elder, MT 59521
Telephone (406) 395-4486, Extension 1687/1688
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Jessica Windy Boy, CEO
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